trinket

trinket — noun

1. a small item that is not expensive and is kept or worn for decoration rather tha

1.名詞B1
釋義

a small item that is not expensive and is kept or worn for decoration rather than for any useful purpose — for example, a cheap bracelet, a glass animal, or a painted shell.

例句

Noa kept a small trinket from Japan on the shelf above her desk.

trinket from [place] — souvenir context

The market was full of stalls selling cheap trinkets to tourists.

collocation: cheap trinkets

同義詞
  • bauble

    Similar meaning but emphasises showy, flashy appearance rather than low cost

  • ornament

    Broader term — can refer to expensive, fine decorations as well as cheap ones

  • knickknack

    More informal; usually describes small decorative objects for the home, not jewellery

  • keepsake

    Focuses on sentimental value; often not cheap, and the low cost is not part of the meaning

反義詞
  • heirloom

    A valuable object passed down through generations, the opposite of a cheap trinket

  • treasure

    Something highly valued and prized, with no implication of being inexpensive or trivial

文法句型

trinket

trinket + from [place]

用法筆記

Often used with a slightly dismissive tone, suggesting that although the item is pretty, it has little monetary or practical value. Common in contexts involving souvenirs, flea markets, gift shops, and costume jewellery.

常見錯誤

❌She wore a valuable trinket to the party.
✅She wore a valuable necklace to the party.
💡Trinkets are by definition inexpensive; for something costly use a specific jewellery word instead.
❌He bought a trinket for his car engine.
✅He bought a small part for his car engine.
💡Trinkets are decorative, not functional; do not use for mechanical or practical items.