Pronunciation: /ˈnɑvəlti/

Definitions of novelty

noun a state or quality of being new, original, or unique

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a novelty keychain as a souvenir from my trip.

A2 The novelty of the new restaurant wore off quickly as the food wasn't very good.

B1 The novelty of working from home has started to fade as I miss seeing my colleagues.

B2 The novelty of traveling to exotic locations never gets old for me.

C1 The novelty of experiencing different cultures is what drives me to travel the world.

C2 The novelty of learning a new language never ceases to amaze me with its complexities.

adjective relating to something new or unusual

Example Sentences

A1 The novelty toy was popular among young children.

A2 She bought a novelty keychain as a souvenir from the gift shop.

B1 The novelty restaurant featured unique dishes from around the world.

B2 The novelity approach to problem-solving proved to be effective in the business world.

C1 His novelity idea revolutionized the way we think about renewable energy sources.

C2 The novelity design of the new smartphone set it apart from its competitors.

adverb novelty can also be used as an adverb, but less common

Example Sentences

A1 She looked at the novelty toy with curiosity.

A2 The novelty item caught the attention of the children.

B1 The shop sells novelty gifts for special occasions.

B2 The novelty restaurant in town offers unique dining experiences.

C1 The artist's work is known for its novelty and originality.

C2 The novel approach to problem-solving proved to be successful.

Examples of novelty in a Sentence

formal The novelty of the new technology quickly caught the attention of investors.

informal I love trying out novelty snacks from different countries.

slang That new dance move is pure novelty, everyone's doing it now.

figurative The novelty of their relationship wore off after a few months.

Grammatical Forms of novelty

plural

novelties

comparative

more novel

superlative

most novel

present tense

novelty

future tense

will be novel

perfect tense

has been novel

continuous tense

is being novel

singular

novelty

positive degree

novel

infinitive

to be novel

gerund

novelty

participle

noveling

Origin and Evolution of novelty

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'novelty' originated from the Latin word 'novellitas' meaning newness or novelty.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'novelty' has retained its original meaning of something new or unique, but it has also come to be associated with items or experiences that are trendy or fashionable.