Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

novelty-store

noun

/ˈnɒv.əl.ti stɔːr/

Definition

A novelty store is a retail establishment that specializes in selling unique, unusual, and often fun items that are typically not found in regular stores.

Examples

The novelty store downtown has the best collection of quirky gifts for parties.
When I visited the novelty store, I found a rubber chicken and a talking pen!
She bought a unique gadget from the novelty store that no one had seen before.

Meaning

The term ‘novelty store’ refers to a shop that offers a wide range of quirky products, gifts, and trinkets that appeal to various interests and often have a humorous or whimsical nature.