bauble

noun

bau·​ble ˈbȯ-bəl How to pronounce bauble (audio)
ˈbä-
1
: trinket sense 1
He affixed the bauble, with a kiss, upon her middle finger …Elinor Wylie
2
: a scepter of a fool (see fool entry 1 sense 2a)
… the licensed jester … brandished his baubleSir Walter Scott
3
: 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

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 See All Example Sentences for bauble

Word History

Etymology

Middle English babel, from Middle French

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bauble was in the 14th century

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“Bauble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bauble. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

bauble

noun
bau·​ble ˈbȯ-bəl How to pronounce bauble (audio)
ˈbäb-əl
: an object of little value

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