Synonyms of knickknack

knickknack

noun

ˈnik-ˌnak 

variants also nicknack

as in ornamental

a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest

a variety of pretty porcelain knickknacks adorned the mantel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ornamental
• ornament
• tchotchke
• bauble
• trinket
• gewgaw
• collectable
• collectible
• curio
• gimcrack
• bibelot
• geegaw
• novelty
• gaud
• kickshaw
• doodad
• curiosity
• trumpery
• souvenir
• gimcrackery
• trifle
• bijouterie
• objet
• bric-a-brac
• figurine
• vertu
• keepsake
• bagatelle
• memento
• trinketry
• virtu
• conversation piece
• objet d'art
• collector's item

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of knickknack

Take a stroll through Condé Nast’s halls, where staffers draw inspiration from the spring/summer 2025 collections and replace boughs of holly with knickknacks and doodads dangling from their everyday bags. —Ciarra Lorren Zatorski, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024

Score discounts on Christmas trees, holiday knickknacks, festive wreaths, and more while these limited-time offers last. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024

That’s Crazy is worth a spin to peruse oddities, knickknacks, and The Walking Dead production clothing and props. —Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024

One of Red Light’s closest neighbors, Gargoyles Statuary, is a dark, cozy store that truly embodies the Ave’s funky spirit with spooky wares like Gothic art, pagan knickknacks and sculptures of various sizes. —Mike Seely, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2024