Gimcrack (Noun)
Meaning
Ornamental objects of no great value.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The shelves in the thrift store were filled with gimcrack vases and dusty trinkets.
- Her grandmother's attic was a treasure trove of gimcrack decorations and knick-knacks.
- The market stall sold a variety of gimcrack ornaments and cheap souvenirs to unsuspecting tourists.
- After her grandmother passed away, she inherited a box of gimcrack jewelry that was more sentimental than valuable.
- The flea market was full of vendors selling gimcrack goods that seemed to have little use or value beyond decoration.