# trivia

/ˈtɹɪviə/ (US) · /tɹˈɪviɐ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/trivia
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 1. unimportant facts

noun · CEFR B2

small, interesting pieces of information that are not very important for everyday life.

For teachers: insignificant or obscure details and information. Uncountable in this general sense.

- His head is full of useless trivia about 1980s horror movies.
- The book is packed with fascinating trivia regarding the construction of the Eiffel Tower, though it lacks a serious historical analysis.

Usage: Usually treated as an uncountable noun when referring to the information itself.

## Examples

- We spent the evening playing movie trivia.
- The book is full of fascinating trivia about the history of the city's subway system.
- While the professor was a brilliant researcher, his lectures were often criticized for focusing on historical trivia rather than the fundamental theories of the discipline.

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