1
: trinket sense 1
He affixed the bauble, with a kiss, upon her middle finger …—
Elinor Wylie
Elinor Wylie2
: a scepter of a fool (see fool entry 1 sense 2a)
… the licensed jester … brandished his bauble …—Sir Walter Scott
Sir Walter Scott3
: something of trifling appeal
4
British
: ornament
specifically
: a Christmas ornament
Our tree was decorated, most tastefully, with apt baubles bought from Georg Jensen. —Geoffrey Wolff
Geoffrey Wolff Synonyms
Examples of bauble in a Sentence
picked up some cheap baubles at the fair
Recent Examples on the Web
Stand branches in a glass vase, tucking them in among glass baubles and more pinecones for support.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Nov. 2023
Gwyneth Paltrow wore a daring sheer top, leather hot pants with nylon tights, statement bauble earrings and a sleek blazer to Vanity Fair and Saint Laurent's Oppenheimer film toast in L.A.
03
Julia Roberts
When fashion speaks volumes!
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
What Your Red Carpet Jewelry Says About You The best new baubles — perfect for Oscar night — convey the wearer’s individual style, whether that’s modernist, romantic, classic or regal.
—Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024
Sterling also framed the baubles with a red, French-like tip.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Feb. 2024
The sturdy cardboard dividers slide into one another and are adjustable to accommodate baubles of all sizes and shapes.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
Still feel strange to have put away the cheery, colorful and perhaps even glitzy baubles and pillows, and tchotchkes?
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2024
Focus on restricting any unnecessary movement that could lead to breakage, and don’t squeeze your items into an overloaded container—or risk crushing your baubles.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024
The tree perfectly complements the whimsical candy-colored lobby, with flamingo-pink baubles, seashells, and tropical flowers.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2023
Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Nov. 2023
Gwyneth Paltrow wore a daring sheer top, leather hot pants with nylon tights, statement bauble earrings and a sleek blazer to Vanity Fair and Saint Laurent's Oppenheimer film toast in L.A.
03
Julia Roberts
When fashion speaks volumes!
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
What Your Red Carpet Jewelry Says About You The best new baubles — perfect for Oscar night — convey the wearer’s individual style, whether that’s modernist, romantic, classic or regal.
—Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024
Sterling also framed the baubles with a red, French-like tip.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Feb. 2024
The sturdy cardboard dividers slide into one another and are adjustable to accommodate baubles of all sizes and shapes.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
Still feel strange to have put away the cheery, colorful and perhaps even glitzy baubles and pillows, and tchotchkes?
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2024
Focus on restricting any unnecessary movement that could lead to breakage, and don’t squeeze your items into an overloaded container—or risk crushing your baubles.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024
The tree perfectly complements the whimsical candy-colored lobby, with flamingo-pink baubles, seashells, and tropical flowers.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2023
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“Bauble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bauble. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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bauble
noun
bau·ble
ˈbȯ-bəl 
ˈbäb-əl
: an object of little value
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