trinket
15 synonyms for trinket, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small decorative item, especially cheap jewelry, valued more for looks than worth.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use trinket
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a cheap trinket
trinket box
Etymology
Origin uncertain, though it may be linked to Old French tryncle ("piece of jewellery").
Full origin of trinket →Frequently asked questions
What does “trinket” mean?
The word “trinket” means a small decorative item, especially cheap jewelry, valued more for looks than worth. In plain terms, a small, inexpensive ornament or souvenir with more sentimental than monetary value.
How do you pronounce “trinket”?
“Trinket” is pronounced TRIHNG-kiht (/ˈtɹɪŋkɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “trinket” in a sentence?
Here is “trinket” used in a sentence: “She kept a box full of trinkets from her travels.”
What is another word for “trinket”?
Words with a similar meaning to “trinket” include bauble, novelty, bric-a-brac, fangle, fandangle and fizgig.
What part of speech is “trinket”?
“Trinket” is a noun.
Where does the word “trinket” come from?
The word “trinket” comes from Old French. Origin uncertain, though it may be linked to Old French tryncle ("piece of jewellery").
How many meanings does “trinket” have?
“Trinket” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small decorative item, especially cheap jewelry, valued more for looks than worth.
