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

This isn’t a delicate desk trinket that cowers at a splash of rain. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

Minimalist Casey Jones always gets rid of extra decor or trinkets after a big declutter. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 17 Sep. 2026

Originally designed to organize individual pieces of metal type for printing, these wooden trays feature dozens of compartments of varying sizes and are perfectly suited for displaying your most treasured trinkets. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026

Postcards, prints and trinkets from the Jim Crow era depicted the idea. — Matt Baker, New York Times, 6 Sep. 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