Novelty (locomotive), one of the first steam locomotives which was due to compete at the Rainhill Trials of 1829

Novelty theory, an eschatological theory promoted by Terence McKenna

Novelty song, a musical item that capitalizes on something new, unusual, or a current fad

Novelty dance, a type of dance that is popular for being unusual or humorous

Novelty architecture, a building or other structure that is interesting because it has an amusing design

Promotional item, novelties used in promotional marketing.

Novelty (patent), part of the legal test to determine whether an invention is patentable

Novelty is also an often used name for Russell Township in Ohio.

Novelty, Missouri, a place in the United States

Novelties, small manufactured adornments; similarly novelty item, a toy or collectible

Novelty effect, the tendency for performance to initially improve when new technology is instituted

Novelty (album) by Jawbox

Novelty show, a competition or display in which exhibits or specimens are in way some novel

Novelty is the quality of being new. Although it may be said to have an objective dimension (e.g. a new style of art coming into being, such as abstract art or impressionism) it essentially exists in the subjective perceptions of individuals. It also refers to something novel; that which is striking, original or unusual. Novelty can refer to: