1
: a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
2
: a small article of equipment
3
: a thing of little value : trifle
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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
Mardi Gras started here in 1703—the country’s first—and carries on today with rollicking (yet downright family-friendly) parades where floats toss out, among other trinkets and treats, MoonPies.
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Regan Stephens, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2024
Sergio's Silver Mexican silver is a great trinket to bring home, and on Cozumel, Sergio's has the best selection of jewelry.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2024
Solo first look reveals survivalists are naked, afraid — and alone in new spinoff
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Pawn Stars (2009–present)
Everyone loves a treasure hunt, and in the History Channel's reality series Pawn Stars, little trinkets can pay off tenfold.
—Briana Richert, James Mercadante, EW.com, 19 Feb. 2024
Add a picture, note, candy, or small trinkets your recipient would enjoy, like seeds for a gardener, herbs for a cook, or small tools for an artist.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2024
Use it as a serving, jewelry, perfume, makeup, coffee, tea, or trinket tray.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
The French icons have since marked the anniversary of this occasion by releasing a trinket from the vast Daft Punk vault on Feb. 22 in the two years since.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 22 Feb. 2024
Browse your local thrift shop or online secondhand stores to find trinkets that remind you of spending the holidays in your hometown.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2023
But those trinkets come alive when worn by the actors, who are simply superb.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2024
Regan Stephens, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2024
Sergio's Silver Mexican silver is a great trinket to bring home, and on Cozumel, Sergio's has the best selection of jewelry.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2024
Solo first look reveals survivalists are naked, afraid — and alone in new spinoff
16 of 22
Pawn Stars (2009–present)
Everyone loves a treasure hunt, and in the History Channel's reality series Pawn Stars, little trinkets can pay off tenfold.
—Briana Richert, James Mercadante, EW.com, 19 Feb. 2024
Add a picture, note, candy, or small trinkets your recipient would enjoy, like seeds for a gardener, herbs for a cook, or small tools for an artist.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2024
Use it as a serving, jewelry, perfume, makeup, coffee, tea, or trinket tray.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
The French icons have since marked the anniversary of this occasion by releasing a trinket from the vast Daft Punk vault on Feb. 22 in the two years since.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 22 Feb. 2024
Browse your local thrift shop or online secondhand stores to find trinkets that remind you of spending the holidays in your hometown.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2023
But those trinkets come alive when worn by the actors, who are simply superb.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2024
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“Trinket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trinket. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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trinket
noun
trin·ket
ˈtriŋ-kət 
1
: a small ornament (as a jewel or ring)
2
: a thing of little value
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