trinket

noun

trin·​ket ˈtriŋ-kət 

1

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

2

: a small article of equipment

3

: a thing of little value : trifle

Synonyms

• bauble
• bibelot
• curio
• curiosity
• doodad
• gaud
• gewgaw
• geegaw
• gimcrack
• kickshaw
• knickknack
• nicknack
• novelty
• ornamental
• tchotchke

Examples of trinket in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Not only due to the increased and amazing visual fidelity on display, which makes a huge difference towards the end of the film, but also all the extras and trinkets this set comes with. —Ollie Barder, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024

Thanks to Jane Birkin’s influence, adorning your handbag with tchotchkes and trinkets is a stylish way to personalize it. —Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024

Write holiday quotes, or activity suggestions on the tags, then fill envelopes with small trinkets. —Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024

Souvenir shops would also sell trinkets and ceremonial goods commemorating Russian-Syrian military cooperation. —Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1527, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

trinket

noun

trin·​ket ˈtriŋ-kət 

1

: a small ornament (as a jewel or ring)

2

: a thing of little value