Bibelot

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪbəˌloʊ/

Definitions of bibelot

noun a small decorative object or trinket

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a small bibelot on the shelf.

A2 She collects various bibelots from her travels.

B1 The antique shop had a wide selection of bibelots.

B2 The bibelot she bought at the flea market turned out to be valuable.

C1 The bibelot displayed in the museum was a rare find.

C2 Her collection of bibelots was renowned among art enthusiasts.

Examples of bibelot in a Sentence

formal The antique shop was filled with delicate bibelots from the 18th century.

informal I love collecting little bibelots to decorate my shelves.

slang Check out these cute bibelots I found at the thrift store!

figurative Her mind was like a cluttered shelf, filled with random bibelots of memories.

Grammatical Forms of bibelot

• past tense: bibeloted
• plural: bibelots
• comparative: more bibelot
• superlative: most bibelot
• present tense: bibelots
• future tense: will bibelot
• perfect tense: have bibeloted
• continuous tense: is bibeloting
• singular: bibelot
• positive degree: bibelot
• infinitive: to bibelot
• gerund: bibeloting
• participle: bibeloting

Origin and Evolution of bibelot

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'bibelot' originated from the French language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to small decorative objects or trinkets, the meaning of 'bibelot' has evolved to also include any small, decorative item or piece of art.