Keep scrolling for more
Synonyms
bauble, bibelot, curiosity, doodad, gaud, gewgaw (also geegaw), gimcrack, kickshaw, knickknack (also nicknack), novelty, ornamental, tchotchke, trinket
Recent Examples on the Web
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'curio.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
1849, in the meaning defined above
short for curiosity
More Definitions for curio
curio
See the full definition for curio in the English Language Learners Dictionary
See Definitions and Examples
Get Word of the Day daily email!