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 The Ghastly Grotto started its life as a simple CostCo shed, but Mitchell has since turned it into a full-scale tiki bar, with niches and grottos packed with art, figurines and other bric-a-brac, all with a ghoulish bent. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026 Girlfriend scales the diaristic, bric-a-brac charm of Janky Star into a high-drama pop monument to trying, flopping, and trying even harder next time. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026 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 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
  • Panels also featured decorations that included hearts, rainbows, sequins, a Star of David, a chef’s hat, a chorus line of dancers, teddy bears, and a panda.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The question was how much decoration Chloé‘s promise of easy dressing could comfortably carry.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of decoration
Noun
  • And brands like Cecilie Bahnsen and Dries Van Noten have reinvented the sporty shoe into something more like a collectable via unique and beautiful ornamentation.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Defined by lavish ornamentation, geometric forms, and unabashed glamour, Art Deco is having a major revival this fall.
    — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of ornamentation
Noun
  • India’s notable opulence within ornaments comes to life in the jewelry.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • On August 27, thieves made off with almost all of it, leaving behind only a small handful of silver vessels, one bracelet, ornaments, and one of four crowns, thought to have been dropped in their escape.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of ornament
Noun
  • Nike — Shares fell almost 6% after the athletic footwear and apparel maker’s fiscal first-quarter revenue missed analyst expectations, according to LSEG data.
    — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The partnership supports Ortovox’s ProtACT sustainability strategy as the brand expands its technical apparel offering into mountain biking.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of apparel
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  • Today’s recipe Carolynn Carreño’s recipe for this smooth, creamy chocolate frosting is easy to make, with none of the potential pitfalls of fussy European buttercreams.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Bourbon in the batter and the frosting adds an oaky, rich depth of flavor to classic banana bread.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of frosting
Noun
  • Every print, fabric, embroidery, and silhouette was carefully considered to create pieces that feel both beautiful and effortless.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The First Daughter’s powder blue dress and jacket were created with Eastern influences and required more than 1,000 hours of hand embroidery.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of embroidery
Noun
  • Created with his wife Nkuthazo Alexis Dyalvane, the work incorporates cow hair, leather and grass, influenced by ritual adornments, reflecting ancestral knowledge, healing and spiritual transformation.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Dresses based on the domestic adornment were piped in leather, while a gleaming gold dress was laser-cut with the decorative pattern.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of adornment
Noun
  • Obviously the bride and bridesmaids will wear wedding finery.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of finery

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