nov·el·ty

nov·el·ty
/ˈnɑːvəlti/ noun, pl -ties
1 [noncount] : the quality or state of being new, different, and interesting

The toy's novelty soon wore off. [=the toy became uninteresting in a short time]

the novelty of space exploration

2 [count]
2 a : something that is new or unusual : something novel

Electric-powered cars are still novelties.

Eating shark meat is a novelty to many people.

2 b : something unusual and entertaining that is popular for a short period of time
— usually used before another noun

novelty songs

The band was a novelty act that had two hits and then disappeared.

3 [count] : a small and unusual decoration or toy

Novelties filled the shelves.

— often used before another noun

a novelty shop/item


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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