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novelty
[ nov-uhl-tee ]
noun
- state 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
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of novelty1
Example Sentences
So, some people like barber Damian are still enjoying the novelty of getting wired up only a year and a half ago.
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.
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.
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.
The novelty hit also attracted attention from Hollywood.
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