Meaning & Definition of word "Novelty"
Novelty
/ˈnɒv.əl.ti/
noun:
- 1. The quality of being new, original, or unusual.
- Example: The novelty of the product attracted many customers.
- 2. A small, inexpensive toy or ornament.
- Example: The children enjoyed playing with the novelties from the party shop.
- 3. The state of being novel; newness.
- Example: There was a certain novelty to living in a different country.
Etymology
●From Latin 'novus' meaning 'new'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
novelty item:
An unusual or rare article, often designed for fun or amusement.
new novelty:
Something that is recently introduced; conveying freshness.
Related Words
novel:
A fictitious prose narrative of book length.
innovation:
The act of introducing something new.
Slang Meanings of novelty
Meaning: A trendy or fashionable item.
● Example Sentence: That shirt is such a novelty right now!
Meaning: Something that quickly becomes outdated or uninteresting.
● Example Sentence: Now that everyone's seen it, that trend feels like a novelty.