trinket — a small ornament or item of jewelry that is of little value
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small ornament or item of jewelry that is of little value
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrɪŋkɪt/
Korean meaning: 값싼 장신구, 소품, 자질구레한 장식품
Korean pronunciation: **트링**킷
Example Sentences
- The tourist shop was filled with overpriced trinkets that nobody really needed.
- My grandmother's jewelry box contained valuable heirlooms mixed with childhood trinkets.
- He dismissed her concerns as mere trinkets, not worth his attention.
trinket
NOUN//ˈtrɪŋkɪt//
a small ornament or item of jewelry that is of little value
A woman examines a colorful plastic trinket at the flea market
One ticket for a cricket trinket - small treasures matter!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'trenket' meaning a small knife, first appearing in the mid-16th century. The meaning gradually shifted from 'small blade' to 'small ornamental object' by the 17th century.
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📝Examples
“The tourist shop was filled with overpriced trinkets that nobody really needed.”
“My grandmother's jewelry box contained valuable heirlooms mixed with childhood trinkets.”
“He dismissed her concerns as mere trinkets, not worth his attention.”
“The magician pulled trinkets from his hat instead of the expected rabbit.”
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