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bric-a-brac

noun

Definition of bric-a-bracnext
as in decoration
small objects that are used for decoration and are not usually valuable shelves full of bric-a-brac

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Recent Examples of bric-a-brac Small, independent merchants don’t offer the bric-a-brac of Christmas baubles of embroidered kilts found in nearby (and more touristy) Pitlochry, but instead opt for used books at The Birnam Reader, artisanal cheeses and baked goods at Aran Bakery, and small-batch gin at LÒN. — Timothy Latterner, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026 Chipotle arrived like a lightning bolt in 1993, bringing its approximation of Mexican food and an industrial, minimalist aesthetic to a fast-food scene cluttered with bric-a-brac and cartoony maximalism. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 12 Feb. 2026 The 17-minute short is also animation art of the highest order, seen in the extraordinary bric-a-brac detail of a pawnshop, lending it an immersive authenticity. — John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026 Cracker Barrel’s decor harkens back to a time of family restaurants with bric-a-brac covering the walls. — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bric-a-brac
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bric-a-brac
  1. decoration
  2. ornamentation
  3. ornament
  4. apparel
  5. frosting
  6. embroidery
  7. adornment
  8. finery
Noun
  • Others came hoping to find unique decorations and one-of-a-kind pieces not available in traditional retail stores.
    — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Garage Clutter Seasonal decorations, sports equipment, old tools, outdoor gear, and miscellaneous boxes often end up in the garage with no real plan for what happens next.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of decoration
Noun
  • Freedom, mobility; who gets to be an artist; style, ornamentation, artifice; work, leisure; the counterculture; the denigration of femininity; West Coast oddballism.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The rhinestone ornamentation doubled as a girly and whimsical photo-op.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of ornamentation
Noun
  • Library patron Betsie Hale did quilling years ago when her children were in grammar school, making Christmas ornaments on white paper with pearls or rhinestones for her kids to give away as presents.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The tree works as a countdown calendar, as kids can fill in each day with a magnetic ornament.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of ornament
Noun
  • In its global vision, Alo has already integrated apparel, movement, recovery, nutrition, mindfulness, content and physical spaces into a single wellness ecosystem.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • More on Nike deal The Miami Hurricanes’ new megadeal with Nike — the most lucrative in the apparel company’s history which was formally announced Friday — includes a name, image and likeness component for UM student-athletes.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of apparel
Noun
  • Another video shows two sisters who co-own a home in Toronto blowing out candles on a cake with pink frosting.
    — Kelly Marie Coyne, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The mint and chocolate flavors pair nicely with the almond buttercream frosting.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of frosting
Noun
  • The outfit features a top and skirt with ornate beading, sequins, and embroidery.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The collection takes the opulence of the French court-corsetry, dramatic volume, delicate lace, ornate embroidery, and lavish textiles.
    — Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of embroidery
Noun
  • The Snoopy First Beagle in Space collection features cartoonish leather accessories, keychains, and a full array of cute adornments.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • This one resembles the winsome, acoustic Sea Change (2002) and Morning Phase (2014), dressing the shape-shifting troubadour’s reflective vocals in windswept orchestral-folk adornment.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of adornment
Noun
  • Over the course of several hours, a kaleidoscopic array of appetizers, mains and desserts were paraded out for the hundreds of guests wearing their Sunday finery.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • There’s no better way to add a jolt of prestige to an aspiring Oscar vehicle than the sight of its stars, bedecked in all their finery, arriving on the Lido by water taxi in the manner of conquering heroes.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of finery

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