[noncount] 1 : thin strips of shiny metal or paper that are used as decoration
▪ I like to decorate the Christmas tree with tinsel. 2 : something that seems attractive or appealing but is of little worth
▪ He's not attracted to the tinsel and glitter of Hollywood.
▪ I like to decorate the Christmas tree with tinsel.
▪ He's not attracted to the tinsel and glitter of Hollywood.





