a small inexpensive mass-produced article
"She bought a cheap plastic novelty keychain at the gas station while waiting in line."
The state of being new or novel; newness.
"The novelty of her invention immediately captured everyone's attention."
In plain English: Novelty is something new and unusual that catches your attention because it has never been seen before.
"The novelty of her new hair color quickly faded after everyone got used to seeing it every day."
Usage: Use novelty to describe an item's unique quality that makes it interesting, rather than just its age. This word often refers to the temporary appeal of something strange or unusual compared to everyday objects.
A village in Missouri.
"The town of Novelty is a small village located in western Missouri."
The word novelty comes from the Old French novelté, which itself was derived from the Latin novellus. It entered English via Middle English to describe something new or fresh.