noun Download 🔗Share A trifle; an insubstantial thing. Examples : "Don't worry about such bagatelles; we have more important things to discuss. " thing abstract value Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A short piece of literature or of instrumental music, typically light or playful in character. Examples : "The piano teacher often assigned her students short, cheerful bagatelles to practice between more demanding pieces. " literature music entertainment art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A game similar to billiards played on an oblong table with pockets or arches at one end only. Examples : "After dinner, Grandpa set up the bagatelles on the table, ready for a friendly game. " game entertainment sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any of several smaller, wooden table top games developed from the original bagatelle in which the pockets are made of pins; also called pin bagatelle, hit-a-pin bagatelle, jaw ball. Examples : "During the rainy afternoon, the children entertained themselves inside by playing bagatelles and other simple parlor games. " entertainment game utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading