Bauble: meaning, definitions and examples

Typically refers to a small, inexpensive trinket or piece of jewelry. It can also be used to describe sparkly decorations, often associated with Christmas.

• She hung a glittering bauble on the Christmas tree
• He gave her a small bauble to remember their trip by

A decorative object, often with artistic design, used to beautify a place or an object. Commonly used for Christmas tree decorations but can refer to decor in general.

• The antique vase serves as a beautiful ornament on the mantle
• Each year, they buy a new ornament for their Christmas tree

General term for anything used to make a space or item more attractive. Can apply to a wide range of items and is not limited to a specific season or occasion.

• The party decorations were colorful and fun
• She added some new decorations to her living room

Bauble is used to describe small, decorative objects that are often cheap and not of great value. It is typically used during the holiday season to describe ornaments for Christmas trees.

• She carefully placed each bauble on the Christmas tree.
• The shop was filled with inexpensive baubles and trinkets.

Trinket is often used to describe small pieces of jewelry or small items that have little monetary value but may have personal significance. It can sometimes be used in a slightly dismissive sense.

• She wore a simple bracelet, a trinket given to her by her grandmother.
• The market stall was full of inexpensive trinkets.

Knickknack refers to small decorative objects, such as ornaments, that are often kept for sentimental or aesthetic reasons. It is commonly used in the context of home decor.

• Her shelves were crowded with knickknacks collected from various travels.
• He dusted off each knickknack on the mantelpiece.