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bauble

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Noun — A small, showy trinket or decoration with little real value.

How to use bauble

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a cheap bauble Christmas baubles glittering baubles

Etymology

From Old French "baubel," meaning a child's toy or trinket, ultimately from Latin "bellus," meaning "pretty."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bauble” mean?

The word “bauble” means a small, showy trinket or decoration with little real value. In plain terms, a pretty but cheap or unimportant decorative object — literally a trinket, or specifically a Christmas tree ornament.

How do you pronounce “bauble”?

“Bauble” is pronounced BAW-buhl (/ˈbɔbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “bauble” in a sentence?

Here is “bauble” used in a sentence: “She wore a cheap plastic bauble that looked surprisingly elegant.”

What part of speech is “bauble”?

“Bauble” is a noun.

Where does the word “bauble” come from?

The word “bauble” comes from Latin. From Old French "baubel," meaning a child's toy or trinket, ultimately from Latin "bellus," meaning "pretty.".

How many meanings does “bauble” have?

“Bauble” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, showy trinket or decoration with little real value.

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