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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And unlike other trinkets that Trump secured through bravado and bluster, the international panel did not bend. Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Oct. 2025 Collectibles Collectors appreciate ultrasonic cleaners for refreshing old trinkets, coins, pins, and other small keepsakes. Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025 There are plenty of reasons to give gifts—from skincare and makeup gift sets that never disappoint to chic little trinkets, luxe hair brushes, and high-tech gadgets, there are more than enough options to keep you from ever resorting to a random gift card again. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025 Junk in the Trunk sale will boast more than 46 vendors with treasures, trinkets and more. Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025 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 18 Oct. 2025.

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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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