1. the quality of being new, original, or unusual
2. something new or unusual
3. a small manufactured article intended mainly for personal or household adornment

Examples

• The novelty of living in a new city wore off after a few months.
• Electric cars were once a novelty but are now becoming mainstream.
• The gift shop sold postcards, keychains, and other novelties.
• She enjoyed the novelty of working from home.
• The restaurant’s success was due partly to the novelty of its concept.
• Children quickly lose interest when the novelty wears off.
• The store specialized in novelties and joke items.