Meaning of 'novelty'

Find the meaning of the word ‘novelty’

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Meaning of ‘novelty’

3 definitions found.

novelty

noun

cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing

Example: "I could hardly believe the tacky novelty they wore to the opera!"

Synonyms: gaud

noun

a small inexpensive mass-produced article

Example: "The store sold party favors, knickknacks, and other such novelties."

Synonyms: knickknack

noun

originality by virtue of being new and surprising

Example: "The critics all commented on the novelty of the artist's work."

Synonyms: freshness

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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