trivia

noun

Definition of trivianext
as in nonsense

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Recent Examples of trivia The 32-ounce cups come with a lid, straw and a bookmark with Chick-fil-A trivia. — Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026 The Hum, Covington After a recent rebranding, this Covington restaurant, bar and trivia spot announced its permanent closure on social media. — Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2025 Hop Atomica will host a beer theme trivia. — Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025 Bargoers love The Ark's trivia and Singo (like bingo, but with song clips), and foodies enjoy a menu packed with comfort dishes like burgers, clam chowder, macaroni and cheese, and fish and chips. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for trivia
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trivia
  1. nonsense
  2. claptrap
  3. follies
  4. bunk
  5. drivel
  6. trash
  7. humbug
Noun
  • The nonsense began last year as a stunt tied to a cryptocurrency group, but more recently has been linked to groups protesting league policies.
    — Greg Cote August 23, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026
  • This nonsense with Canada should have never gone into effect.
    — Ian Thomas, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of nonsense
Noun
  • The post-1945 explosion in birth rates coincided with the rise of the television age and the profusion of social science claptrap to serve and soothe a nation anxious in its affluence.
    — Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2026
  • That’s in contrast with Andrew’s lexicon of touchy-feely claptrap, all seemingly declarations of support and empathy but, ultimately, hollow.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Definition of claptrap
Noun
  • The broader opportunity costs of the United States’ Middle Eastern follies are even more insidious.
    — Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026
  • For example, Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, perhaps the most serious attempt to eliminate fiscal follies, promised to gradually reduce federal deficits until 1991, when a balanced budget would be achieved.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Definition of follies
Noun
  • Shoes are way too clunky and be-socked feet on a bus are just asking to encounter a plug that’s strayed from a bunk while going round a corner.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Academia—like business, electoral politics, and the tech sector—has loads of fabulists and tons of bunk.
    — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of bunk
Noun
  • Beall’s drivel is definitely worthy of bird cage lining.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
  • This is some boring, recycled drivel.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Definition of drivel
Noun
  • Police said Snelling hid her dead infant, found wrapped in a towel, inside a black trash bag in a closet.
    — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Over the past few years, a steady increase has been reported of workers getting poked by needles in the trash.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of trash
Noun
  • Hypocrites, humbugs, Germans, Jews, Yankees, foreigners, Park Laners, cosmopolitan riffraff.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
  • An ephemeral wind of nothing that blows away like humbug.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
Definition of humbug

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“Trivia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trivia. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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