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Trinket: meaning, definitions and examples

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trinket

 

[ หˆtrษชล‹kษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

small object

A trinket is a small object that is decorative rather than useful. It is often used as a piece of jewelry or an ornament.

Synonyms

bauble, knickknack, ornament

Examples of usage

  • She wore a delicate trinket around her neck.
  • The souvenir shop was filled with trinkets and charms.
Context #2 | Noun

sentimental value

A trinket can also refer to a small item that holds sentimental value, often given as a gift or keepsake.

Synonyms

keepsake, memento, token

Examples of usage

  • The locket was her most cherished trinket.
  • He kept the trinket from their first date as a reminder.

Translations

Translations of the word "trinket" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bijuteria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคนเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schmuckstรผck

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perhiasan kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะถัƒั‚ะตั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚yskotka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bijou

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ joya

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท takฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ์‹ ๊ตฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒูŠู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกperk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกperk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ้ฅฐๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nakit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skartgripur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะฝะดั–ะบ ะทะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒฅแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™rgษ™rlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ joyerรญa

Etymology

The word 'trinket' originated from the Middle English word 'trynkett', meaning a small ornament or item of little value. It has been used since the 16th century to describe small decorative objects or sentimental keepsakes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,047 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.