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Term: Gewgaws

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 1. Small, showy ornaments or trinkets; baubles.

Usage: Gewgaws are often used to decorate and add a touch of charm to a space.

Example Sentence: The shelves were adorned with all sorts of colorful gewgaws, including miniature figurines and sparkly keychains.

Sense: 2. Worthless or trivial objects.

Usage: People often accumulate a collection of gewgaws without realizing their lack of real value.

Example Sentence: After cleaning out her attic, she realized that most of the boxes were filled with old gewgaws that held no sentimental or practical value.