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Definition of trinket

trinket

/ˈtrɪŋ.kɪt/
trin · ket
Plural:trinkets
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trinket Lexical Profile

trinket Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small ornament, piece of jewelry, or decorative object that is of little monetary value.

Example

"The antique market was filled with stalls selling old postcards, brass buttons, and inexpensive silver trinkets."

2

Something of trivial importance or negligible worth.

Example

"The board refused to be distracted by regulatory trinkets and demanded substantial structural reforms."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Dating back to the late Middle English 'trenket', originally meaning a small knife worn as a tool or ornament, probably from Anglo-Norman 'trenquet' (little knife), a diminutive linked to Old French 'trenchier' (to cut).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trinket. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trinket
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