Bauble: meaning, definitions and examples

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bauble

 

[ ˈbɔːb(ə)l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Christmas decoration

A small, decorative object, typically hung on a Christmas tree.

Synonyms

decoration, ornament

Examples of usage

  • She carefully hung the baubles on the tree.
  • The baubles sparkled in the Christmas lights.
Context #2 | Noun

Trivial or showy object

A showy but useless or worthless object.

Synonyms

knickknack, trinket

Examples of usage

  • The room was cluttered with baubles and trinkets.
  • She realized that material possessions were just baubles.

Translations

Translations of the word "bauble" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enfeite

🇮🇳 गहना

🇩🇪 Schmuckstück

🇮🇩 pernak-pernik

🇺🇦 дрібничка

🇵🇱 bibelot

🇯🇵 装飾品 (sōshokuhin)

🇫🇷 bibelot

🇪🇸 adorno

🇹🇷 süs eşyası

🇰🇷 장신구 (jangsingu)

🇸🇦 زينة

🇨🇿 ozdoba

🇸🇰 ozdoba

🇨🇳 装饰品 (zhuāngshìpǐn)

🇸🇮 okras

🇮🇸 skraut

🇰🇿 әшекей

🇬🇪 მორთულობა

🇦🇿 bəzək

🇲🇽 adorno

Etymology

The word 'bauble' originated from the Middle English word 'babel' which meant a child's toy or a bauble. It later evolved to refer to a showy but worthless object. The use of 'bauble' in the context of Christmas decorations became popular in the 19th century, as Christmas trees became a common tradition in many households.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,776 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.