What is another word for trinkets?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈɪŋkɪts] (IPA)

Trinkets are small, decorative items that are often collected or displayed for their sentimental value or esthetic appeal. Synonyms for trinkets include baubles, knick-knacks, gewgaws, doodads, tchotchkes, curios, bric-a-brac, odds and ends, mementos, souvenirs, and keepsakes. Each of these words highlights a slightly different aspect of trinkets, whether that be their whimsical nature, decorative value, or personal attachment. While trinkets may be seen as small and insignificant, they can hold great meaning and significance to the person who collects or displays them. Alternatives to the word trinkets allow us to express this sentiment in a variety of ways.

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Usage examples for Trinkets

She bought trinkets for the servants.
"The Beautiful Wretch; The Pupil of Aurelius; and The Four Macnicols"
William Black
But Charles Edward would not permit a single one of her effects to be touched; if she wanted her clothes and trinkets, she might come and fetch them herself.
"The Countess of Albany"
Violet Paget (AKA Vernon Lee)
But Maurice, finding him now comparatively quiet, stealthily put back the various trinkets into the box and carried it into the other room.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black

Famous quotes with Trinkets

  • The Indians gave up the land of their own free will, and for it received brass kettles, blankets, guns, shirts, flints, tobacco, rum and many trinkets in which their simple hearts delighted.
    Patrick Gordon
  • Charles Ingram's views are so pugnacious that when I heard them, I went back to ancient Arabia, sauntered into Aladdin’s cave, said "Open, sesame," perused all the treasures and trinkets until I got Aladdin's attention, pulled down my trousers and panties and forced a genie into my dinkle's peep hole and shouted, "Aladdin, rub the lamp! You'll get more than three wishes!" He said he wished I'd leave his cave.
    Russell Brand
  • The moon came white and ghostly as we laid the treasure down, There was gear there’d make a beggarman as rich as Lima Town, Copper charms and silver trinkets from the chests of Spanish crews, Gold doubloons and double moidores, louis d’ors and portagues
    John Masefield
  • Christ may have lost his faith for a few seconds; He did not sell it in the marketplace for the trinkets of ego and curiosity.
    Dan Simmons

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