trinket

noun

trin·ket ˈtriŋ-kət

Synonyms of trinket

: a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)

: a small article of equipment

: a thing of little value : trifle

Examples of trinket in a Sentence

the top of his desk was littered with trinkets that were collected as souvenirs from various vacations

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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 Scout tops her list for antiques and midcentury modern furnishings; Room Service is the place to unearth affordable trinkets, vintage tableware, and furniture ready to be rehabbed. — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trinket

Word History

Etymology

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First Known Use

circa 1527, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of trinket was circa 1527

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trinket

noun

trin·ket ˈtriŋ-kət

: a small ornament (as a jewel or ring)

: a thing of little value

trinket

noun

Synonyms of trinket

Examples of trinket in a Sentence

Word History

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