novelty item en · NOUN
Meanings
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A unique, humorous, or unconventional object designed primarily for amusement, aesthetic appeal, or as a gag gift rather than for practical utility.
Near-synonym: bric a brac
Copper had been known since 3000 BcE, but long remained a novelty item, used mostly for trinkets.
2010, Ian Morris, All About History, page 220:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| novelty items | Number=Plur | lexicographic |