Synonyms of gnomes

gnomes

noun

plural of gnome

as in elves

an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers

in Europe, gnomes are thought to guard underground treasure, so that may be why statues of them are commonly placed in gardens

Synonyms & Similar Words

• elves
• fairies
• goblins
• dwarfs
• faeries
• trolls
• pixies
• sprites
• leprechauns
• brownies
• gremlins
• hobgoblins
• kobolds
• pucks
• fays
• little people
• ghouls
• changelings
• imps
• ogres
• banshees
• nixies
• kelpies
• hags

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gnomes

Accounting is not a very physical job, but tell that to the KPMG gnomes who just spent weeks lugging around gold bars in a secret Swiss cavern. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026

Garden gnomes, fairy lights, and other whimsical outdoor garden decor add all three to your otherwise boring backyard. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026

Lawn Ornaments Too many lawn ornaments, such as gnomes, fairies, dolls, or flamingos, read as tacky to Emily Roose, the founder of Emily Roose Interiors. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 23 June 2026

Although the term might conjure thoughts of minuscule garden gnomes and fairies, the reality is quite the opposite. — ABC News, 12 May 2026

The garden gnomes have been another hot seller. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026

The gnomes have become wildly popular — and increasingly valuable — over the last decade. — CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026

Masters gnomes are a hot commodity over fears this is their final year. — Jackie Powell, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026

There was a blithe, mildly stoned look in everyone’s eyes, and most of the women were dressed like gnomes while all the men appeared ergonomically outfitted to climb a cliff face but were instead commuting to their office jobs. — Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026