Definition of knickknack
:a small trivial article usually intended for ornament
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Examples of knickknack in a Sentence
The shelves were filled with knickknacks.
a variety of pretty porcelain knickknacks adorned the mantel
Recent Examples of knickknack from the Web
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The store sells an eclectic mix of pantry staples, soda, beer and wine, knickknacks and more.
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Cabinets wrapping the hood hold cookbooks and knickknacks.
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Attached to each restaurant is a general store that sells knickknacks such as toys and candy.
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Among her specialties will be noodle dishes, meatballs, and curry dishes in a refined atmosphere filled with photos and knickknacks from Indonesia’s capital.
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Eyes won’t know where to focus first as the rooms are overflowing with thousands of railroad knickknacks, a model train set and even an old Thomas the Tank Engine set for the kids to play with.
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Pictures were coated in plastic and knickknacks displayed behind glass.
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A beautiful painting covered the wall along the length of her bed; the bookshelf was adorned with books, knickknacks and childhood photos.
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People browse the booths of arts and crafts and knickknacks and enjoy the food at the Anchorage Market and Festival in downtown Anchorage, Alaska on Saturday, July 1, 2017.
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Origin and Etymology of knickknack
knickknack Synonyms
Synonyms
bauble, bibelot, curio, curiosity, doodad, gaud, gewgaw (also geegaw), gimcrack, kickshaw, novelty, ornamental, tchotchke, trinketRelated Words
bijouterie, bric-a-brac, gimcrackery, trinketry, trumpery, virtu (or vertu); bagatelle, trifle; figurine, objet d'art (also objet), ornament; keepsake, memento, souvenir; conversation piece; collectible (or collectable), collector's itemKNICKKNACK Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of knickknack for English Language Learners
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: a small object used for decoration
KNICKKNACK Defined for Kids
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Definition of knickknack for Students
:a small ornamental object
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