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- Dictionarycurio/ˈkjʊərɪəʊ/
noun
- 1. a rare, unusual, or intriguing object: "they had such fun over the wonderful box of curios that Jack had sent from India"
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A curio is a novel, rare, or bizarre object or person. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and related words of curio from Merriam-Webster, America's largest dictionary.
A curio is an unusual or interesting object, often collected as a hobby or displayed in a shop. Learn how to use the word curio in different contexts, see examples and translations in other languages.
A curio is an unusual or small object that is considered to be of special interest or value. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see examples from various sources and find translations in other languages.
A curio is a small object that’s unusual, novel, or interesting, typically one that’s part of a collection of other such objects. A curio can also be called a curiosity, and in fact it’s a shortening of that word. In a curio collection, there is often a variety of objects. The requirement for an item’s addition to the collection is ...
A curio is a strange or interesting collectible object. Your vintage Pez dispenser collection, for example, is a group of curios. Something worth collecting, whether it's a rare coin or a strange 19th century photograph or a bizarre clown painting, is a curio.
A curio is a small object that is rare or unusual, often something that people collect. Learn more about the word origin, collocations, and usage notes with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app.
A curio is an unusual and rare object, such as a small ornament or an antique item. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of curio with Collins English Dictionary.
