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View synonyms for bric-a-brac
bric-a-brac
or bric-à-brac
[ brik-uh-brak ]
noun
, (used with a singular or plural verb)
- miscellaneous small articles collected for their antiquarian, sentimental, decorative, or other interest.
bric-a-brac
/ ˈbrɪkəˌbræk /
noun
- miscellaneous small objects, esp furniture and curios, kept because they are ornamental or rare
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bric-a-brac1
1830–40; < French, Middle French: literally, at random, without rhyme or reason; gradational compound from elements of obscure origin
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bric-a-brac1
C19: from French; phrase based on bric piece
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Example Sentences
Part of that idea was sham bric-à-brac, the rest was carte blanche to Messrs. Spick and Span.
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How could a girl think she was going to live on river scenes and bric-à-brac?
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Please forgive me what I said about the river and the bric-à-brac, dear darling Blent!
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On the subject of bric-à-brac I feel strongly, and I will speak of it more fully elsewhere.
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Subconsciously, most of us long to get rid of our bric-à-brac and then pull down the draperies that keep out the sunlight.
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