trinket

noun

trin·​ket ˈtriŋ-kət 

1

: a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)

2

: a small article of equipment

3

: a thing of little value : trifle

Synonyms of trinket

• ornamental
• ornament
• souvenir
• bauble

Examples of trinket in a Sentence

the top of his desk was littered with trinkets that were collected as souvenirs from various vacations

Recent Examples on the Web

Scout tops her list for antiques and midcentury modern furnishings; Room Service is the place to unearth affordable trinkets, vintage tableware, and furniture ready to be rehabbed. — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026

Beaded jewelry, trinkets, beach coverups, and more are all priced to sell at Bali Cargo Company in Neptune Beach. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026

Every day that the weather allows, Jose David Morales-Ortiz, 65, will hang around a dozen canvases on his fence and sit outside for hours, selling original paintings and other handmade trinkets to passersby. — Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 10 Aug. 2026

These livestreams offer customers the chance to buy small trinkets hidden behind plastic boxes, capitalizing off the element of mystery and surprise. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1527, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

trinket

noun

trin·​ket ˈtriŋ-kət 

1

: a small ornament (as a jewel or ring)

2

: a thing of little value