Trinket

usgb/ˈtrɪŋkɪt/
noun

A small decorative item or piece of jewelry, usually not expensive.

She bought a small trinket from the local market.
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Often appears as...

  • a little trinket
  • cheap trinket
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Small Size

The word 'trinket' refers to items that are physically small and easy to carry or place.

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She kept a glass trinket on her desk.
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Not Valuable

'Trinket' suggests the item is not of great value, making it okay to give casually as a small gift.

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He gave his friend a trinket he found abroad.
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Often Souvenirs

Trinkets are commonly sold as souvenirs, serving as a small reminder of a place or event.

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Tourists often buy trinkets to remember their trips.
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