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 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 Uncle Herschel is back, but his bric-a-brac may stay in the landfill. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 Aug. 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
  • The new set isn't just a piece of quirky decoration for your living room.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026
  • The ethereal hues formed the soft color palette, which her in-house floral team meticulously translated into every floral arrangement and decoration.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of decoration
Noun
  • Clad in pine paneling, the cabins go light on ornamentation, instead emphasizing the surrounding landscape.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Master model designer Milan Madge incorporated metallic gold elements and raised textures to capture the original's rich ornamentation and depth.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of ornamentation
Noun
  • Liberty was founded by Arthur Lasenby Liberty in 1875 and has always been a vast curiosity shop selling ornaments, fabrics, furniture and art from around the world.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • The ornament features a groom wearing a top hat and a bride wearing a crown.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 July 2026
Definition of ornament
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  • Today the marketplace hosts livestream auctions across categories including apparel, sneakers, luxury accessories, trading cards, sports memorabilia, watches, beauty products, food and beverages, and clearance merchandise.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Prepare for a full Telfar experience, like the floor-to-ceiling screens playing videos on a loop and the white space that makes the brand’s unisex apparel and denim pop from under clothing racks.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of apparel
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  • Recipe Tips for Sour Cream Frosting Because sour cream has more moisture and less fat per tablespoon than butter, this frosting is softer than an American buttercream.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
  • Add the second cake layer flat-side up, and spread more frosting along the sides, then across the top.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
Definition of frosting
Noun
  • New Delhi — For decades, India was relegated to fashion’s backyard, with its embroidery and garment export houses manufacturing everything from ready-to-wear to couture for the world’s biggest luxury brands.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • Buyers can coordinate leather with a favorite briefcase, handbag or personal color reference, specify contrasting piping and request custom embroidery.
    — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of embroidery
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  • The look was completed with custom boots with a slouchy shaft and buckle adornments from vegan Korean accessories brand Stand Oil.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • The Fantastic Four star slipped into a brown string bikini with a gold sun adornment on the strapless top for their romantic beach day.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Definition of adornment
Noun
  • Camilla has also been present wearing her finery at Ascot, cheering from the stands alongside Charles.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • People love to fantasize about clothes, to imagine what their own bodies might feel like encased in finery or outfitted in some outré style.
    — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of finery

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