Novelty

/ˈnɒv.əl.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality of being new, original, or unusual.

The novelty of the product attracted many customers.

A small, inexpensive toy or ornament.

The children enjoyed playing with the novelties from the party shop.

The state of being novel; newness.

There was a certain novelty to living in a different country.

From Latin 'novus' meaning 'new'.

novelty item:

An unusual or rare article, often designed for fun or amusement.

new novelty:

Something that is recently introduced; conveying freshness.

A trendy or fashionable item.

That shirt is such a novelty right now!

Something that quickly becomes outdated or uninteresting.

Now that everyone's seen it, that trend feels like a novelty.