CEFR C2

curio

noun

Meaning

An unusual or rare object that is collected for its novelty or interest.

Examples

She kept a small curio of a glass bird on her desk.
The antique shop was packed with every imaginable curio from the Victorian era.

Synonyms: trinket, knick-knack, artifact, objet d'art

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curio (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkjʊəri.oʊ/

Definition

An unusual or rare object that is collected for its novelty or interest.

Examples

She kept a small curio of a glass bird on her desk.
The antique shop was packed with every imaginable curio from the Victorian era.
He spent his retirement traveling and hunting for a unique curio to add to his display case.

Synonyms of curio

Words with a similar meaning to curio:

trinket
knick-knack
artifact
objet d'art

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