novelty
🇺🇸
/ˈnɑːvlti/
🇬🇧
/ˈnɒvlti/
noun
R
the quality of being new and interesting
The novelty of the new gadget quickly wore off after a few days.
R
something new and unusual that people find interesting
Electric cars are still a novelty in many parts of the world.
R
a small, cheap toy or decoration
The store sells many novelty items like funny hats and keychains.
adjective
R
unusual and meant to be funny or attention-grabbing
He wore a novelty hat that made everyone laugh.
translation
the quality of being new and interesting; something new and unusual that people find interesting; a small, cheap toy or decoration
unusual and meant to be funny or attention-grabbing
Word Forms
Plural
novelties