Baubles: meaning, definitions and examples

Baubles are small, shiny decorations usually used during festive seasons like Christmas. They are often spherical and made of glass, plastic, or metal.

• She hung colorful baubles on the Christmas tree

Ornaments broadly refer to decorative items, but they are often more artistic or fancy, such as finely crafted sculptures or pieces of jewelry. They can be used both as home decor and on special occasions.

• The antique ornaments on the mantelpiece were handed down through generations

Decorations can refer to any items used to beautify a space or an event. It is a broad term that includes a wide variety of objects, from streamers and balloons for parties to themed accessories for holidays.

• The couple spent hours setting up decorations for their wedding

Trinkets are small, inexpensive items, often of sentimental value, like keychains, small figurines, or charms. These items are usually not functional and have more emotional or decorative significance.

• She kept a collection of trinkets from all her travels in a small box