trinket
Americannoun
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a small ornament, piece of jewelry, etc., usually of little value.
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anything of trivial value.
verb (used without object)
noun
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a small or worthless ornament or piece of jewellery
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a trivial object; trifle
Other Word Forms
- trinketry noun
Etymology
Origin of trinket
First recorded in 1525–35; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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Notepads and trinkets, curious vintage-y things with animals or interesting patterns, strange candles.
From Los Angeles Times
She uses it to make anything from trinket boxes to ornate geometric vases to statuettes of quizzical creatures.
From Los Angeles Times
She gave him money for a deposit, bought bridesmaid dresses for her daughters, a veil, "a few little trinket bits".
From BBC
The novel emerged as he began writing about the objects he had saved, everything from family keepsakes to trinkets picked up at the bazaars, which gradually brought his characters to life.
From Barron's
More of his classmates boarded the bus, laughing and showing one another trinkets from the store.
From Literature
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