Novelty
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The quality of being new, original, or unusual. A small, inexpensive toy or ornament, often of little practical use but interesting or amusing.
“The novelty of the new smartphone quickly wore off after a few weeks.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈnɑvəlti/
Syllables
nov·el·ty
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Contains -TY ending; three vowels O-E-Y
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13 points; Y and V provide good scoring potential
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