nov·el·ty 
/ˈnɑ:vəlti/ noun
plural nov·el·ties /ˈnɑ:vəlti/ noun 1 [noncount] : the quality or state of being new, different, and interesting
▪ The toy's novelty soon wore off. [=the toy became uninteresting in a short time] ▪ the novelty of space exploration 2 [count] a : something that is new or unusual : something novel
▪ Electric-powered cars are still novelties. ▪ Eating shark meat is a novelty to many people.
b : something unusual and entertaining that is popular for a short period of time — usually used before another noun ▪ novelty songs ▪ The band was a novelty act that had two hits and then disappeared. 3 [count] : a small and unusual decoration or toy
▪ Novelties filled the shelves. — often used before another noun ▪ a novelty shop/item
▪ The toy's novelty soon wore off. [=the toy became uninteresting in a short time] ▪ the novelty of space exploration
▪ Electric-powered cars are still novelties. ▪ Eating shark meat is a novelty to many people.
b : something unusual and entertaining that is popular for a short period of time — usually used before another noun ▪ novelty songs ▪ The band was a novelty act that had two hits and then disappeared.
▪ Novelties filled the shelves. — often used before another noun ▪ a novelty shop/item
