trinket

noun

trin·​ket ˈtriŋ-kət 

1

: a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)

2

: a small article of equipment

3

: a thing of little value : trifle

Synonyms of trinket

• ornamental
• ornament
• souvenir
• bauble

Examples of trinket in a Sentence

the top of his desk was littered with trinkets that were collected as souvenirs from various vacations

Recent Examples on the Web

Complete strangers become confidants, newcomers are entrusted with the secret rituals of the forest (like shouting for the always elusive Carl), and trading trinkets and kandi is the reigning social currency. — Taryn Valentine, SPIN, 10 July 2026

If the Smithsonian can keep centuries-old teacups behind glass, I should be allowed to keep a collection of random trinkets. — Shivali H. Patra, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

Always tip in cash (no gift cards or homemade trinkets), and leave your tip somewhere where it can be easily found. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Others receive cheap trinkets, packing material or nothing at all. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1527, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

trinket

noun

trin·​ket ˈtriŋ-kət 

1

: a small ornament (as a jewel or ring)

2

: a thing of little value