First Known Use: 14th century
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novelty
noun nov·el·ty \ˈnä-vəl-tē\
: the quality or state of being new, different, and interesting
: something that is new or unusual : something novel
: something unusual and entertaining that is popular for a short period of time
plural nov·el·ties
Full Definition of NOVELTY
1
: something new or unusual
3
: a small manufactured article intended mainly for personal or household adornment —usually used in plural
4
: something (as a song or food item) that provides often fleeting amusement and is often based on a theme —often used attributively
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Origin of NOVELTY
Middle English novelte, from Anglo-French novelté, from novel
Related to NOVELTY
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- freshness, newness, originality
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NOVELTIES Defined for Kids
novelty
noun nov·el·ty \ˈnä-vəl-tē\
plural nov·el·ties
Definition of NOVELTY for Kids
1
: something new or unusual <Grandma remembers when television was a novelty.>
2
: the quality or state of being new or unusual <The toy's novelty soon wore off.>
3
: a small unusual ornament or toy
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