Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

novelty item

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.61 in modern English

Syllables: nov-el-ty item
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A unique, humorous, or unconventional object designed primarily for amusement, aesthetic appeal, or as a gag gift rather than for practical utility.

Example Sentences

"Near-synonym: bric a brac"
"Copper had been known since 3000 BcE, but long remained a novelty item, used mostly for trinkets."

Inflected Forms

novelty items (plural)

Phrases

bric a brac

Frequently Paired Words

bric a brac

Synonyms

bric a brac

Questions

What does novelty item mean?: A unique, humorous, or unconventional object designed primarily for amusement, aesthetic appeal, or as a gag gift rather than for practical utility.

How to pronounce novelty item

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