novelty

• Substantiv, das die Eigenschaft bezeichnet, neu, originell oder ungewöhnlich zu sein; bezieht sich auch auf einen neuen oder ungewöhnlichen Gegenstand, eine Neuheit oder ein Erlebnis.

A noun referring to the quality of being new, original, or unusual; also refers to a new or unusual thing or experience.

1. Newness or originalityB2formal

   The quality of being new, original, or unusual.

   Neuheit

   • The novelty of the idea attracted a lot of attention.
   • After the initial novelty wore off, the gadget became less interesting.
   • The novelty of living in a new city soon faded.

   Synonymedifferencefreshnessinnovationnewnessoriginalityunfamiliarityuniqueness

   Antonymecommonnessconventionalityfamiliarityordinarinessstaleness

2. Small decorative or amusing objectB1informal

   A cheap, often mass-produced object that is interesting or amusing because of its unusual design or function.

   Nippes

   • She bought a novelty keychain from the souvenir shop.
   • The store sells all kinds of novelties and party favors.
   • He gave her a novelty mug that changes color when hot.

   Synonymebaublecuriogewgawknickknacktchotchketrinket