The Economic Times

Word of the Day October 3: What does novelty mean? Definition, origin and usage explained

Todays Word of the Day: Novelty refers to something new, unusual or different that attracts interest because it is unfamiliar. The noun can describe the quality of being fresh as well as an object or experience valued for its unusual nature. The word is also commonly used in the phrase the novelty wore off when excitement over something new gradually fades.