Novelty (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural nov·el·ties.
  1. state or quality of being novel, new, or unique; newness: the novelty of a new job.
  2. a novel occurrence, experience, or proceeding: His sarcastic witticisms had ceased being an entertaining novelty.
  3. an article of trade whose value is chiefly decorative, comic, or the like and whose appeal is often transitory: a store catering to tourists who loaded up with souvenir pennants and other novelties.
adjective
  1. Textiles.
    • (of a weave) consisting of a combination of basic weaves.
    • (of a fabric or garment) having a pattern or design produced by a novelty weave.
    • (of yarn) having irregularities within the fibrous structure.
  2. of or relating to novelties as articles of trade: novelty goods; novelty items.
  3. having or displaying novelties: novelty shop.
noun plural -ties
    • the quality of being new and fresh and interesting
    • (as modifier)
  2. a new or unusual experience or occurrence
  3. a small usually cheap new toy, ornament, or trinket
Novelty (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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