curio
noun
cu·rio
ˈkyu̇r-ē-ˌō 
ˈkyər-
plural curios
: something (such as a decorative object) considered novel, rare, or bizarre : curiosity
also
: an unusual or bizarre person
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
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Set in an emporium that buys and sells outlandish collectibles and other items, Curiosity will see celebrity guests visiting to find trinkets, curios and gifts from owners Bisram and Wehn.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
Opening on Valentine’s Day, Jacqueline Sullivan’s new show is all about cups: as cherished wedding gifts, antiques sitting in your grandmother’s curio cabinet, detritus at the garage sale, and collectibles reinvented by contemporary artists.
—Morgan Meier, Curbed, 12 Feb. 2025
The former became a cult curio; the latter remained unreleased until 2002.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2025
Juliet Arch Cabinet The Juliet Arch Cabinet from the Better Homes & Gardens collection at Walmart is one of the most aesthetic and functional curio cabinets available.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
Opening on Valentine’s Day, Jacqueline Sullivan’s new show is all about cups: as cherished wedding gifts, antiques sitting in your grandmother’s curio cabinet, detritus at the garage sale, and collectibles reinvented by contemporary artists.
—Morgan Meier, Curbed, 12 Feb. 2025
The former became a cult curio; the latter remained unreleased until 2002.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2025
Juliet Arch Cabinet The Juliet Arch Cabinet from the Better Homes & Gardens collection at Walmart is one of the most aesthetic and functional curio cabinets available.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for curio
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“Curio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curio. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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curio
noun
cu·rio
ˈkyu̇r-ē-ˌō
plural curios
: an object or article valued because it is strange or rare
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