novelty

noun
UK: /ˈnɒvəlti/
US: /ˈnɑːvəlti/

  1. The quality of being new, original, or unusual.

    1. The novelty wore off quickly.
    2. The initial novelty of the digital platform soon faded, as users became accustomed to its features.

  2. A new or unusual thing.

    1. That toy is a fun novelty.
    2. Antique shops often sell novelty items that reflect past trends and cultural interests.

  3. A small, inexpensive toy or ornament.

    1. He bought a novelty from the shop.
    2. She collected novelty erasers in various shapes and colors as a playful hobby.

Synonyms

bauble rarity trinket curiosity originality
novelty adjective

  1. Characterized by being new, original, or unusual.

    1. The gift had a novelty design.
    2. The store specialized in novelty gifts that catered to quirky and unconventional tastes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "novelty" in English means: The quality of being new, original, or unusual., A new or unusual thing., A small, inexpensive toy or ornament..

The phonetic transcription of "novelty" is /ˈnɒvəlti/ in British English and /ˈnɑːvəlti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "novelty": bauble, rarity, trinket, curiosity, originality.

Example usage of "novelty": "The novelty wore off quickly.". More examples on the page.