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

• 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 model even makes use of the bed frame itself, lining one of the support posts with cork to serve as a pinboard to display photos and memorable trinkets. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025

Constructed from shatter-resistant plastic with adhesive rubber feet to attach to the bottom, the drawers are suitable for organizing just about anything, including cosmetics, snacks, pet food and treats, trinkets, laundry essentials, index cards, and more. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025

Instead of chocolate or a throwaway trinket, this calendar delivers 25 days of genuine squeal-worthy surprises. —Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2025

Junk in the Trunk sale will feature more than 46 vendors with treasures, trinkets and more. —Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025

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