1. small manufactured items that are unusual, decorative, or amusing, often sold as gifts or souvenirs
2. things that are new, original, or unusual

Examples

• The gift shop was filled with novelties like rubber chickens and whoopee cushions.
• She bought several novelties as souvenirs from her vacation.
• The store specializes in novelties and gag gifts for parties.
• These technological novelties will soon become everyday items.
• The museum’s collection includes many historical novelties from the Victorian era.
• Children are often attracted to colorful novelties in toy stores.