Definition of curio
curios
: something (such as a decorative object) considered novel, rare, or bizarre : curiosity; also : an unusual or bizarre person
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Examples of curio in a Sentence
She loves to browse the shops in small towns, looking for curios.
be careful of the fragile curios on the end tables
Recent Examples of curio from the Web
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On the main floor, most rooms feature a few curio cabinets.
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Back at his eighth-floor corner office at the Brookings Institution, Wittes steers me to his political curios, like a bizarre photomontage sent to him after a visit to Guantánamo Bay.
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But with Curio there could be a significant savings on those commissions that could help pay for the fees to be part of the Hilton system.
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What: This neighborhood, which sits in the middle of Orange County, has sustained a vibrant conglomeration of quaint cafes and restaurants, bars, coffeehouses, and specialty and curio stores since the late 19th century.
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The company presents the American première of a curio from Donizetti’s Neapolitan period, a time when the popularity of Rossini and local tastes pushed him toward light comedy.
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Hilton Hotels’ budget Canopy and higher-end Curio brands also draw on the local scene.
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Nintendo's first smartphone app, a social engagement curio dubbed Miitomo, arrived in March 2016.
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At high season, the concourse is virtually impassable, thronged by masses of single-minded shoppers foraging through tables and bins heaped with curios.
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Origin and Etymology of curio
short for curiosity
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playDefinition of curio for English Language Learners
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: a small and unusual object that is considered interesting or attractive
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