Trivia

/ˈtrɪviə/

Meaning & Definition

noun
Details or pieces of information of little importance or value.
During the game night, we shared trivia about various movies and their history.
A category of quiz questions and answers, often found in games or competitions, focusing on obscure or little-known facts.
He won the trivia contest by answering questions about ancient civilizations.
An activity or game involving asking and answering such questions.
They enjoy participating in trivia nights at the local pub every Wednesday.

Etymology

Latin trivium, meaning 'crossroads' or 'place where three roads meet', referring to three foundational subjects.

Common Phrases and Expressions

trivia night:
An event where people compete in answering trivia questions for prizes or entertainment.
trivia question:
A question that tests knowledge on a variety of topics.
trivia buff:
A person who has a great deal of knowledge about trivia.

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Fun facts
Did you know that trivia can help you win at quizzes?
Random knowledge
He's full of trivia; you can always count on him to have some random knowledge to share.