Synonyms of bibelot

bibelot

noun

ˈbē-bə-ˌlō 

as in ornamental

a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest

practically every horizontal surface in the Victorian parlor was blanketed with fussy little bibelots

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ornamental
• ornament
• souvenir
• trinket
• bauble
• knickknack
• gewgaw
• gimcrack
• gaud
• novelty
• tchotchke
• kickshaw
• collectible
• curio
• doodad
• bijouterie
• bagatelle
• trifle
• trinketry
• curiosity
• gimcrackery
• trumpery
• memento
• keepsake
• virtu
• bric-a-brac
• figurine
• objet d'art
• conversation piece
• collector's item

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bibelot

The painting then remained in the artist’s possession and out of public sight until it was bought, in 1927, as a chic bibelot for a swanky members-only social club in London. — Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 9 May 2022

Bruno Magli’s luxe nappa leather bibelot upgrades the standard-issue, white plastic AirPods case. — Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2021

Inside there is a small desk with a computer; a bookshelf is adorned with bibelots and certificates of appreciation with her name in fancy script. — New York Times, 29 May 2018

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