frippery

noun

ˈfri-p(ə-)rē How to pronounce frippery (audio)
Definition of fripperynext
1
as in attire
dressy clothing dressed in their most elegant frippery for the big gala at the symphony

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2
as in nothing
something of little importance socialites whose lives were almost entirely consumed by fripperies

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Recent Examples of frippery And if Ada Lovelace had stuck to the frippery of English society rather than seek to further her education in mathematics and other areas, Charles Babbage's analytical engine might not have advanced past being a calculator. — Brenda Looper, Arkansas Online, 4 Mar. 2026 In tonight’s episode, Aurora has more to worry about than mere frippery. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 June 2025 Buying the Original marks you as a practical person who cares not for frippery. — Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 19 Apr. 2025 But who has time for all of that frippery, anyway, when war’s a-comin’? — Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for frippery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frippery
  1. attire
  2. nothing
  3. finery
  4. triviality
  5. costume
  6. regalia
  7. bravery
  8. apparel
Noun
  • The policy also says if an employee is found to be wearing inappropriate attire, they may be instructed to return home and change into appropriate clothing.
    — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Like Johnson’s attire, Hathaway’s look incorporated plenty of sparkle, though the crushed fabric on the bodice creating a rosette effect certainly elevated the look.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of attire
Noun
  • While CinemaCon 2026 brought us exciting news about new films, it was also bogged down with status quo nothings about how Amazon MGM still hasn’t found a new James Bond.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
  • When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Definition of nothing
Noun
  • Obviously the bride and bridesmaids will wear wedding finery.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Over the course of several hours, a kaleidoscopic array of appetizers, mains and desserts were paraded out for the hundreds of guests wearing their Sunday finery.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of finery
Noun
  • After that, conquering parts of the universe would be a triviality.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Spain’s shrewdness came in their refusal to engage with off-the-ball trivialities.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of triviality
Noun
  • The series puts an all-Korean cast in Western Baroque costume and was shot largely in Europe.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Have your camera ready when arriving or departing, as the staff usually perform an entertaining song and dance in traditional costumes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of costume
Noun
  • The video of Peña belting out the song while outfitted in his mariachi regalia struck a chord with audiences online after the group posted it on social media.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • McDonald and Morgeson sat together near the half-court line, robed in regalia.
    — Benjamin Wofford, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of regalia
Noun
  • His bravery and commitment deserve mountains of reverence, of course.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Machchhar’s actions have received widespread praise from political leaders, passengers who were onboard, those who know him as well as strangers who gathered in his home town to celebrate his bravery.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of bravery
Noun
  • Nike — Shares fell almost 6% after the athletic footwear and apparel maker’s fiscal first-quarter revenue missed analyst expectations, according to LSEG data.
    — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The partnership supports Ortovox’s ProtACT sustainability strategy as the brand expands its technical apparel offering into mountain biking.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of apparel

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“Frippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frippery. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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