Synonyms of knickknack

knickknack 1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈnik-ˌnak 

variants also nicknack

as in ornamental

a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest

a variety of pretty porcelain knickknacks adorned the mantel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ornamental
• ornament
• tchotchke
• bauble
• trinket
• gewgaw
• collectable
• collectible
• curio
• gimcrack
• bibelot
• geegaw
• novelty
• gaud
• kickshaw
• doodad
• curiosity
• trumpery
• souvenir
• gimcrackery
• trifle
• bijouterie
• objet
• bric-a-brac
• figurine
• vertu
• keepsake
• bagatelle
• memento
• trinketry
• virtu
• conversation piece
• objet d'art
• collector's item

knickknacks

2 of 2

noun (2)

variants also nicknacks

plural of knickknack

as in ornamentals

a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest

a variety of pretty porcelain knickknacks adorned the mantel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ornamentals
• ornaments
• tchotchkes
• trinkets
• geegaws
• novelties
• gewgaws
• collectables
• baubles
• collectibles
• bibelots
• gimcracks
• gauds
• curios
• curiosities
• doodads
• mementoes
• kickshaws
• souvenirs
• objets
• figurines
• mementos
• trifles
• trumperies
• bric-a-brac
• keepsakes
• bagatelles
• vertus
• virtus
• gimcrackeries
• bijouteries
• conversation pieces
• trinketries
• objets d'art
• collector's items

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of knickknack

Noun

This backpack's interior is nicely organized with pen holders, a mesh pocket, and a few other slots for your knickknacks, plus a padded section for a 16-inch laptop. —Adrienne So, WIRED, 13 Feb. 2025

The two small drawers are perfect for storing all of those out-the-door essentials and knickknacks, while the overall glamour of this piece would look right at home in an upscale apartment or quiet country home. —Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025

Inside the cozy house — adorned with a Saint Dolly Parton candle, a stack of board games, and various knickknacks — the songwriters relax in matching camo-print sweats. —Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025

If that’s true, then sure, waste wall space in your kitchen for knickknacks. —Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025