Trinkets: meaning, definitions and examples
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trinkets
[ หtrษชลkษชts ]
small decorative items
Trinkets are small decorative items that are usually cheap and not very valuable. They are often used as gifts or souvenirs.
Synonyms
baubles, knick-knacks, ornaments
Examples of usage
- I bought a few trinkets at the souvenir shop.
- She collects trinkets from all over the world.
jewelry of little value
Trinkets can also refer to cheap jewelry or accessories that are not considered valuable.
Synonyms
cheap accessories, costume jewelry
Examples of usage
- She wore trinkets on her wrists and fingers.
- He gave her a trinket necklace for her birthday.
Translations
Translations of the word "trinkets" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bugigangas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคนเคจเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Kleinigkeiten
๐ฎ๐ฉ pernak-pernik
๐บ๐ฆ ะดััะฑะฝะธัะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ drobiazgi
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐ็ฉ
๐ซ๐ท bibelots
๐ช๐ธ baratijas
๐น๐ท ฤฑvฤฑr zฤฑvฤฑr
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฅ์ ๊ตฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ drobnosti
๐ธ๐ฐ drobnosti
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐ้ฅฐๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ drobne reฤi
๐ฎ๐ธ smรกhlutir
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑัะฐา-ัาฏะนะตะบ ะทะฐััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xฤฑrda ษลyalar
๐ฒ๐ฝ baratijas
Etymology
The word 'trinkets' originated from the Middle English word 'trenket', meaning 'small piece of valuable jewelry'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include small decorative items or cheap jewelry. Trinkets have been popular as gifts and souvenirs throughout history, with people collecting them from different places as mementos.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,769, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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