trinket

noun

trin·​ket ˈtriŋ-kət How to pronounce trinket (audio)
1
: a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
2
: a small article of equipment
3
: a thing of little value : trifle

Examples of trinket in a Sentence

the top of his desk was littered with trinkets that were collected as souvenirs from various vacations
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Fill with fun trinkets, candy, and notes to make the days leading up to Christmas more enchanting. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024 Edible/Drinkable Advent Calendars from Aldi Advent calendars started as a way for kids to mark the 12 or 24 days leading up to Christmas, maybe with a trinket or candy. John Graham, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024 Above ground, pay a visit to Santa’s Village, a more traditional market filled with chalets serving up hot drinks and Christmas trinkets. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024 Swift's website offers a range of products ranging from apparel to a selection of trinkets and collectibles. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trinket 

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1527, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of trinket was circa 1527

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“Trinket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trinket. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

trinket

noun
trin·​ket ˈtriŋ-kət How to pronounce trinket (audio)
1
: a small ornament (as a jewel or ring)
2
: a thing of little value

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