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- Dictionarynovelty/ˈnɒvlti/
noun
- 1. the quality of being new, original, or unusual: "the novelty of being a married woman wore off" Similar Opposite
- 2. a small and inexpensive toy or ornament: "he bought chocolate novelties to decorate the Christmas tree" Similar
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NOVELTY definition: 1. the quality of being new and unusual: 2. something that has not been experienced before and so…. Learn more.
1. : something new or unusual. the novelty of a self-driving car. 2. : the quality or state of being novel: newness. an uncritical acceptance of novelty as advance—H. M. Jones. A toy's novelty soon wears off. 3. : a small manufactured article intended mainly for personal or household adornment—usually used in plural.
Novelty definition: state or quality of being novel, new, or unique; newness. See examples of NOVELTY used in a sentence.
NOVELTY meaning: 1. the quality of being new and unusual: 2. something that has not been experienced before and so…. Learn more.
Novelty is the quality of being different, new, and unusual. In the city, rapidly changing styles cater to a desire for novelty and individualism. American English : novelty / ˈnɒvəlti /
Novelty is a newness or refreshing quality. Many college freshmen enjoy the novelty of living on their own — until it comes time to do that first load of laundry.
1 Nov 2001 · 1. the state or quality of being novel, new, or unique. 2. a novel occurrence, experience, etc. 3. a small decorative or amusing article, usu. mass-produced. adj. 4. a. (of a weave) consisting of a combination of basic weaves. b. (of a fabric or garment) having a pattern produced by a novelty weave.
NOVELTY definition: 1. the quality of being new or unusual: 2. an object, event, or experience that is new or unusual…. Learn more.
Noun. Adjective. Filter. noun. novelties. The quality of being novel; newness; freshness. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Something new, fresh, or unusual; change; innovation. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A small, often cheap, cleverly made article, usually for play or adornment. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
novelty. noun. /ˈnɒvlti/. /ˈnɑːvlti/. (plural novelties) [uncountable] the quality of being new, different and interesting. It was fun working there at first but the novelty soon wore off (= it became boring). There's a certain novelty value in this approach. We must not mistake novelty for originality and quality.
