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

He’s already been sent a picture of one person sporting a tattoo of the One Wish Willow, the throwback trinket that’s a character in itself. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 14 May 2026

There are also special and unique antique trinkets sprinkled throughout the store that add an element of interest and curiosity. —Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 May 2026

Bali Cargo Company Beaded jewelry, trinkets, beach coverups, and more are all priced to sell at Bali Cargo Company in Neptune Beach. —Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026

Lima gifted her the latter two items and assembled all three trinkets in a line to hang from the original pin. —Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 May 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