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View synonyms for bric-a-brac
bric-a-brac
or bric-à-brac
[ brik-uh-brak ]
noun
, (used with a singular or plural verb)
- miscellaneous small articles collected for their antiquarian, sentimental, decorative, or other interest.
bric-a-brac
/ ˈbrɪkəˌbræk /
noun
- miscellaneous small objects, esp furniture and curios, kept because they are ornamental or rare
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bric-a-brac1
1830–40; < French, Middle French: literally, at random, without rhyme or reason; gradational compound from elements of obscure origin
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bric-a-brac1
C19: from French; phrase based on bric piece
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Example Sentences
All that scientific bric-a-brac in the cupboard had far better be thrown away.
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What say you, you whose admiration for the masterpieces of past ages has created the modern trade of the sellers of bric-a-brac?
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There were heavily groined parlors reposing in velvety carpets, bric-a-brac and rugs.
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Rare paintings and the richest of bric-a-brac occupied the walls and other available places.
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At the very first you come to you stop involuntarily, lost in admiration over what you take to be bric-a-brac.
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