1
: a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
2
: a small article of equipment
3
: a thing of little value : trifle
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the top of his desk was littered with trinkets that were collected as souvenirs from various vacations
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Perhaps in imitation of the former occupant—known only through the photographs, books, textiles, and trinkets covering the walls and the floor—Liden sits topless at a piano.
—Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
To their surprise, there are only seven small boxes, containing photos, sketches, notes, and a scattering of trinkets to go through.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
That said, there are dozens of helpful trinkets hidden throughout the landscape that can make certain challenges much simpler, such as improving your movement, aiding your attacks, or increasing your resilience.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
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“Trinket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trinket. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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trinket
noun
trin·ket
ˈtriŋ-kət 
1
: a small ornament (as a jewel or ring)
2
: a thing of little value
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