novelty
noun
nov·el·ty
ˈnä-vəl-tē 
plural novelties
1
: something new or unusual
the novelty of a self-driving car
2
3
: a small manufactured article intended mainly for personal or household adornment
—usually used in plural
Disney novelties filled the shelves.
4
: something (such as a song or food item) that provides often fleeting amusement and is often based on a theme
—often used attributively
The movie included a few novelty songs.
Examples of novelty in a Sentence
the novelty of space exploration
Electric-powered cars are still novelties.
Eating shark meat is a novelty to many people.
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The weapons, just a novelty a decade ago, have become an untraceable menace in the crime world.
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
The range celebrates both brands’ distinct DNA, with novelty prints and ultra-fun takes on classic knitwear across 13 pieces, priced $196 to $590 with styles available to purchase on both brands’ e-commerce sites.
—Emily Mercer, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Given the novelty of these suits, however, that theory remains mostly untested — as do some other, more dramatic claims.
—Adi Robertson, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Chemistry often stems from novelty and excitement, which can cloud judgment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
The range celebrates both brands’ distinct DNA, with novelty prints and ultra-fun takes on classic knitwear across 13 pieces, priced $196 to $590 with styles available to purchase on both brands’ e-commerce sites.
—Emily Mercer, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Given the novelty of these suits, however, that theory remains mostly untested — as do some other, more dramatic claims.
—Adi Robertson, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Chemistry often stems from novelty and excitement, which can cloud judgment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for novelty
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“Novelty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/novelty. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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novelty
noun
nov·el·ty
ˈnäv-əl-tē
plural novelties
1
: something new or unusual
2
: the quality or state of being novel : newness
3
: a small article intended mainly as an unusual ornament or toy
—usually used in plural
Legal Definition
novelty
noun
nov·el·ty
ˈnä-vəl-tē
plural novelties
: the quality or state of being new : quality of being different from anything in prior existence
satisfied the requirement of novelty for a patent on the design
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