bauble
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6.7
- noun
- /ˈbɔːbəl/
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baratija
- In the center of the room was a low table with paints, crayons, glue, and baubles.
- baubles and trinkets
- baubles, bangles
- baubles and beads
The ribbons, the the heart baubles, all of the heart baubles.
- The ribbons, the the heart baubles, all of the heart baubles.
- What I don't have in there yet is toothpaste, a toothbrush, baubles, so hair ties, a hair brush, medicine.
Examples
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Now, I may be king of the Kurrekurre islanders, but they never gave me baubles as beautiful as these.
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Look at all these baubles.
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Take away that shining bauble there, and lock up the doors.
Blog text (32) -
The Tea Party needs to take this gold bauble off their finger and throw it into the fire permanently.
Blog text (3) -
The little glass onion was now a sculpture, a bauble that looked like it should go on a Christmas tree.
Fiction book (1995) -
So I want to protect all of our baubles, some that we have as well, our glass.
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Why, Agrabah itself would be but a bauble I could give you.
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Do you think the baubles will smash?
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There was an enormous chandelier above the circular stairs, five feet across, with a million baubles.
Fiction book (1999) -
The little girl loved to wear her shiny bauble around her neck during special occasions.
Synonyms
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3.5
A small cheap object that people keep for decoration or as a gift
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3.9
A small, cheap object bought as a gift or souvenir
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9.9
A small, cheap ornament that looks showy but has little value
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9.9
A small decorative object like a tiny ornament kept for its beauty rather than for use
A small, cheap bright decoration that people wear on clothing or hats
A small cheap shiny decoration worn on clothing
A small bright ball that you hang on a Christmas tree
Compounds
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Etymology
Bauble comes from an old word meaning 'toy' or 'plaything'. Think of a bright, cheap little object you might give for fun — that's why bauble means a small, showy ornament with little real value.