1
: trinket sense 1
He affixed the bauble, with a kiss, upon her middle finger …—
Elinor Wylie
Elinor Wylie2
: a scepter of a fool (see fool entry 1 sense 2a)
… the licensed jester … brandished his bauble …—Sir Walter Scott
Sir Walter Scott3
: something of trifling appeal
4
British
: ornament
specifically
: a Christmas ornament
Our tree was decorated, most tastefully, with apt baubles bought from Georg Jensen. —Geoffrey Wolff
Geoffrey Wolff Examples of bauble in a Sentence
picked up some cheap baubles at the fair
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Now, however, lots of lovely baubles are coming to daddy!
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Embracing the ‘90s vibes that have made a major comeback, this rounded leather shoulder bag with its subtle, tortoise-print leather and decorative gold bauble (which doubles as a way to adjust the strap) is perfect for holiday parties and dressier outings like Christmas concerts and ballets.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
In accordance with German tradition, the royal family would only bring their tree inside on Christmas Eve, decorating it with real candles, baubles, and homemade gingerbread, before opening presents.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
The tour begins in the couple's foyer, where railings are strung with pink and green baubles, velvet ribbon and leafy garland.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Clem Chambers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Embracing the ‘90s vibes that have made a major comeback, this rounded leather shoulder bag with its subtle, tortoise-print leather and decorative gold bauble (which doubles as a way to adjust the strap) is perfect for holiday parties and dressier outings like Christmas concerts and ballets.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
In accordance with German tradition, the royal family would only bring their tree inside on Christmas Eve, decorating it with real candles, baubles, and homemade gingerbread, before opening presents.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
The tour begins in the couple's foyer, where railings are strung with pink and green baubles, velvet ribbon and leafy garland.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Bauble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bauble. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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bauble
noun
bau·ble
ˈbȯ-bəl 
ˈbäb-əl
: an object of little value
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