knickknack

noun

ˈnik-ˌnak How to pronounce knickknack (audio)
variants also nicknack
Definition of knickknacknext
as in ornamental
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest a variety of pretty porcelain knickknacks adorned the mantel

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Recent Examples of knickknack Books and knickknacks made from bronze, glass and wood cover the coffee table. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026 My father did not like clutter and as such did not save many knickknacks and mementoes. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026 But so can characters pushing the knickknack/plaything boundary, like porcelain figurines and piggy banks. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 18 June 2026 A lot of those people have Victoria Baumann and Charlie Moreton to thank, the father-daughter duo behind Victoria Essie Studio that produces fidget toys and other knickknacks out of their homes in North Carolina. — Jennifer Liu valentina Duarte, CNBC, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for knickknack
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knickknack
  1. ornamental
  2. ornament
  3. souvenir
Noun
  • Select a fungicide labeled for leaf spots on ornamentals and follow the label.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Native species tend to establish faster and handle local climate stress better than ornamentals imported from other regions.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of ornamental
Noun
  • The first offerings will include pieces inspired by Byzantine artworks including imperial medallions, architectural ornaments, and statuary.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to his ornament, Hynes is also gearing up for the release of his 2026 Countdown to Christmas movie The Nights Before Christmas, which was inspired in part by the actor’s love of Groundhog Day and the Back to the Future trilogy.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of ornament
Noun
  • Bleacherites were bracing for the descending ball as a souvenir when the wind blew the ball back into the field of play, where Billy Williams caught it for the out.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The initiative transformed pins from simple souvenirs into coveted collectibles and helped foster a global community of traders and collectors.
    — Danielle Broadway, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of souvenir

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