Novelty: meaning, definitions and examples

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novelty

[ ˈnɒv.əl.ti ]

^{Context #1}

new product design

The quality of being new and original, especially in an interesting way.

Synonyms

freshness, innovation, originality

Examples of usage

Her fashion designs are known for their novelty and creativity.
The company's success is due to their constant focus on novelty in their products.

^{Context #2}

unusual or unexpected event

Something new, unusual, or different; an innovation or creation.

Synonyms

curiosity, innovation, oddity

Examples of usage

The novelty of the situation caught everyone by surprise.
The novelty of the new technology quickly captured the public's attention.

^{Context #3}

gift or souvenir

A small and inexpensive toy, ornament, or trinket.

Synonyms

keepsake, memento, souvenir

Examples of usage

The store sells a variety of novelties and souvenirs for tourists.
She received a novelty keychain as a gift from her friend.

Translations

Translations of the word "novelty" in other languages:

🇵🇹 novidade

🇮🇳 नवीनता

🇩🇪 Neuheit

🇮🇩 kebaruan

🇺🇦 новизна

🇵🇱 nowość

🇯🇵 新しさ (atarashisa)

🇫🇷 nouveauté

🇪🇸 novedad

🇹🇷 yenilik

🇰🇷 새로움 (saeroum)

🇸🇦 جدة (jida)

🇨🇿 novinka

🇸🇰 novinka

🇨🇳 新奇 (xīnqí)

🇸🇮 novost

🇮🇸 nýjung

🇰🇿 жаңалық

🇬🇪 ახალობა (akhaloba)

🇦🇿 yenilik

🇲🇽 novedad

Word origin

The word 'novelty' originated from the Latin word 'novellitatem', meaning 'newness' or 'freshness'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, 'novelty' has come to represent the concept of newness, originality, and innovation in various contexts, from product design to unusual events. The term has evolved to encompass the idea of something different or unexpected, often associated with creativity and curiosity. Today, 'novelty' continues to be used to describe new and interesting things that capture attention and spark interest.