bibelot

[ˈbɪbələʊ]

bibelot Definition

a small, decorative ornament or trinket.

Using bibelot: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bibelot" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The shelves were filled with bibelots and other curiosities.

  • Example

    She collects antique bibelots from around the world.

  • Example

    The room was adorned with various bibelots and figurines.

bibelot Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bibelot

Phrases with bibelot

  • an obsessive desire to collect bibelots or other small decorative objects

    Example

    She caught bibelot fever after visiting a flea market and has been collecting them ever since.

  • a container used to store or display bibelots or other small decorative objects

    Example

    She kept her collection of bibelots in a glass bibelot box on the mantelpiece.

  • an extreme enthusiasm or obsession for collecting bibelots or other small decorative objects

    Example

    Her bibelot mania led her to spend all her savings on rare and exotic bibelots.

Origins of bibelot

from French 'bibelot', meaning 'small decorative object'

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Summary: bibelot in Brief

'Bibelot' [ˈbɪbələʊ] refers to a small, decorative ornament or trinket. It is often used to describe collections of curiosities and antiques, as in 'She collects antique bibelots from around the world.' The term also extends into phrases like 'bibelot fever,' which denotes an obsessive desire to collect bibelots, and 'bibelot box,' which is a container used to store or display bibelots.