novelty
word
Definition
Something new, original, or unusual; can also refer to a small item intended to amuse or be unique, often as a toy or gift.
Usage & Nuances
Used both for abstract ideas (the 'novelty' of an experience) and for physical items ('novelty item', 'novelty gift'). Often implies something interesting because it is new, but the interest may fade quickly. 'Novelty' gifts are usually amusing and inexpensive.
Spanish: novedad - artículo novedosoPortuguese (BR): novidade - artigo de novidadePortuguese (PT): novidade - artigo de novidadeChinese (Simplified): 新奇事物 - 新颖Chinese (Traditional): 新奇事物 - 新穎Hindi: नवीनता - नया उत्पाद (विशेष वस्तु)Arabic: جِدّة - سلعة جديدة (منتج غريب أو طريف)Bengali: নতুনত্ব - অভিনবত্ব - নতুন জিনিস (খেলনা বা উপহার হিসেবে)Russian: новизна - диковинка - сувенир (забавная вещица)Japanese: 新奇さ - 珍しさ - ノベルティ（小物）Vietnamese: sự mới lạ - vật lạ (đồ chơi, quà tặng đặc biệt)Korean: 새로움 - 신기함 - 기발한 소품Turkish: yenilik - tuhaf eşya (hediyelik eşya anlamında)Urdu: نیاپن - انوکھا تحفہ (تفریحی چیز)Indonesian: kebaruan - benda unik (mainan atau hadiah lucu)
Example Sentences
The novelty of the new game made everyone excited.
basic
He bought a novelty mug shaped like a cat.
basic
For children, snow is still a novelty.
basic
The novelty wore off after a few days, and the toy just sat on the shelf.
natural
This restaurant always has some food novelty on the menu.
natural
People love giving novelty gifts at holiday parties.
natural