Pronunciation: /ˈkjʊəriˌoʊ/
noun a small or unusual object that is considered interesting or attractive
A1 I bought a small curio at the souvenir shop.
A2 The museum had a collection of ancient curios on display.
B1 She enjoys collecting unique curios from different countries.
B2 The antique store had a variety of valuable curios for sale.
C1 The art collector's mansion was filled with rare and exquisite curios.
C2 The auction house featured a one-of-a-kind curio that fetched a high price.
adjective used to describe something that is strange or unusual
A1 The curio shop sold unique trinkets and souvenirs.
A2 She found a curio cabinet at the antique store to display her collectibles.
B1 The museum had a room filled with curio items from different time periods.
B2 The curio vase on the mantel was a family heirloom passed down for generations.
C1 The curator carefully examined each curio artifact before adding it to the museum's collection.
C2 Her extensive collection of curio antiques was featured in a prestigious art magazine.
formal The antique shop was filled with various curios from different time periods.
informal I found a really cool curio at the flea market yesterday.
slang Check out this funky curio I picked up at the thrift store.
figurative Her eccentric personality made her a real curio among her peers.
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