novelty
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plural
novelties
plural
novelties
Britannica Dictionary definition of NOVELTY
1
[noncount]
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the quality or state of being new, different, and interesting
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The toy's novelty soon wore off. [=the toy became uninteresting in a short time]
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the novelty of space exploration
2
[count]
a
:
something that is new or unusual
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something novel
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Electric-powered cars are still novelties.
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Eating shark meat is a novelty to many people.
b
:
something unusual and entertaining that is popular for a short period of time
— usually used before another noun
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novelty songs
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The band was a novelty act that had two hits and then disappeared.
3
[count]
:
a small and unusual decoration or toy
— often used before another noun
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Novelties filled the shelves.
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a novelty shop/item
