# trinket

/ˈtɹɪŋkət/ (US) · /tɹˈɪŋkɪt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/trinket
Updated: 2026-05-31

## Definition

a small, cheap, or pretty object that has little value. You often see these as souvenirs or decorations.

For teachers: a small, cheap, or pretty object of little value. Often used to describe decorative items or souvenirs that lack significant utility or monetary worth.

## Examples

- She bought a cheap trinket at the market.
- The sailor kept a small silver trinket in his pocket as a good luck charm during the long voyage.
- While the antique dealer dismissed the collection as a pile of worthless trinkets, the family viewed each piece as a vital link to their ancestral history.

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