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novelty
[nov-uhl-tee]
noun
plural
noveltiesstate or quality of being novel, new, or unique; newness.
the novelty of a new job.
a novel occurrence, experience, or proceeding.
His sarcastic witticisms had ceased being an entertaining novelty.
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
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.
of or relating to novelties as articles of trade.
novelty goods; novelty items.
having or displaying novelties.
novelty shop.
novelty
/ ˈɒəɪ /
noun
the quality of being new and fresh and interesting
( as modifier )
novelty value
a new or unusual experience or occurrence
(often plural) a small usually cheap new toy, ornament, or trinket
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of novelty1
Example Sentences
"These low-chill apples can be grown as novelty fruit in a kitchen garden, but their viability as a commercial crop is not proven... most of them are a failure," he says.
One of those cassingles, or perhaps a subsequent bootleg, landed in the hands of novelty comedy radio host Dr. Demento who had Wilson on his show as a guest in January 1992.
It didn’t matter that most watching from home hadn’t seen the shows name-checked in the specially composed novelty song.
The novelty of simply being there had worn off as Germany's fifth goal hit the net in last June's torrid opening game in Munich.
The show is both a novelty on Broadway and completely at home there.
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