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

The hutch has plenty of space to store mail, stationery, and trinkets, and because of its versatility, it can be placed in any room. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026

Available in almond, black, or gray, these fabric bins are fantastic for organizing books, journals, trinkets, and office supplies. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026

Since nightstands tend to get crowded, reduce unnecessary stress with a trinket tray. —Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026

Milk Mura, a short stroll from Sushi Dokoro Ichii, offers a whimsical twist on this tradition, serving sets of housemade soft serve alongside a choice of over 100 liquors and liqueurs (2,000 yen) in a storybook interior cluttered with trinkets like dolls and clocks. —New York Times, 15 Jan. 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