Definition of bagatelle
1 : trifle 1
2 : any of various games involving the rolling of balls into scoring areas
3 : a short literary or musical piece in light style
Explore Merriam-Webster
Examples of bagatelle in a Sentence
the question of who will pick up the coffee is a mere bagatelle in the overall planning of the conference
Origin and Etymology of bagatelle
French, from Italian bagattella
First Known Use: 1633
Learn More about bagatelle
-
See words that rhyme with bagatelle Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for bagatelle Spanish Central: Translation of bagatelle Nglish: Translation of bagatelle for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about bagatelle
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up bagatelle? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!