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novelty

[ nov-uhl-tee ]

noun

plural novelties.
  1. state or quality of being novel, new, or unique; newness:

    the novelty of a new job.

  2. a novel occurrence, experience, or proceeding:

    His sarcastic witticisms had ceased being an entertaining novelty.

  3. 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

  1. Textiles.
    1. (of a weave) consisting of a combination of basic weaves.
    2. (of a fabric or garment) having a pattern or design produced by a novelty weave.
    3. (of yarn) having irregularities within the fibrous structure.
  2. of or relating to novelties as articles of trade:

    novelty goods; novelty items.

  3. having or displaying novelties:

    novelty shop.

novelty

/ ˈ²ÔÉ’±¹É™±ô³Ùɪ /

noun

    1. the quality of being new and fresh and interesting
    2. ( as modifier )

      novelty value

  1. a new or unusual experience or occurrence
  2. often plural a small usually cheap new toy, ornament, or trinket
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of novelty1

1350–1400; Middle English novelte < Middle French novelete < Late Latin ²Ô´Ç±¹±ð±ô±ô¾±³ÙÄå²õ newness. See novel 2, -ity
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of novelty1

C14: from Old French ²Ô´Ç±¹±ð±ô³Ùé; see novel ²
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Example Sentences

So, some people like barber Damian are still enjoying the novelty of getting wired up only a year and a half ago.

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One audition was for a new streaming series called “Orange Is the New Black,†a novelty concept in an age where Netflix still mailed DVDs.

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After making a purchase, customers were given a token to put into a special vending machine, which spat out Louis Vuitton x Murakami novelty items, including stickers and trading cards.

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As a performer, he first came to prominence in the 1970s with anecdotes about Midlands life delivered in a Brummie accent - and his novelty single Funky Moped, a surprise top five hit in 1975.

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The novelty hit also attracted attention from Hollywood.

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