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trinket

noun

ˈtriŋ-kət

Definition of trinket

as in ornamental

a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest the top of his desk was littered with trinkets that were collected as souvenirs from various vacations

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Recent Examples of trinket The collection included mugs, trinket dishes, bud vases, a slow-feeder bowl and the pot Felix helped throw. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Plenty of cat decorations are also seen alongside his wife’s work, such as trinkets in the office and pillows in one of the bedrooms. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 In keeping with its museum neighbour, the hotel is filled with fascinating trinkets and artsy details that reward a closer look. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 Flowers, handwritten notes, drawings, photos, and a variety of trinkets are filling up a memorial to Jackie the bald eagle in the Big Bear Valley community of Fawnskin. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trinket

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Late-Modern architect focuses on a sleek design with minimal ornamentals.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026
While this group of pathogens has an extensive range of hosts, it is often observed on woody ornamentals—viburnum or rhododendron, for example—and trees like dogwood or maple.

— Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of ornamental

Noun

Library patron Betsie Hale did quilling years ago when her children were in grammar school, making Christmas ornaments on white paper with pearls or rhinestones for her kids to give away as presents.

— Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
The tree works as a countdown calendar, as kids can fill in each day with a magnetic ornament.

— Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of ornament

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The on-site boutique makes a great spot to score a Boston souvenir for the budding Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, or Katherine Johnson in your life.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Everyone also took the chance to line up for colorful sketches as a party souvenir, outfitted in their most vibrant Herrera dresses and jackets.

— Aaron Royce, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of souvenir

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