plural oddities
1
: an odd person, thing, event, or trait
2
: the quality or state of being odd
Examples of oddity in a Sentence
Her shyness makes her a bit of an oddity in the business world.
The zoo has such oddities as anteaters and platypuses.
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Along Dania Beach’s Antique Row, visitors can find everything from furniture to jewelry, glassware, chandeliers, oddities, and more.
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Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
The oddity seen in most photos to this point is Hyte’s riser cable assembly, which is secured at the top via a half-height slot bracket and to the bottom via a couple additional screws.
—PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025
Weirder and more high-concept than nearly any other horror franchise, they’re filled to the brim with mind-bending oddities that elevate even the more perfunctory entries.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
Of course, where there is an internet oddity, a meme usually follows — and gunless Bond was no exception.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
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Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
The oddity seen in most photos to this point is Hyte’s riser cable assembly, which is secured at the top via a half-height slot bracket and to the bottom via a couple additional screws.
—PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025
Weirder and more high-concept than nearly any other horror franchise, they’re filled to the brim with mind-bending oddities that elevate even the more perfunctory entries.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
Of course, where there is an internet oddity, a meme usually follows — and gunless Bond was no exception.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for oddity
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“Oddity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oddity. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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oddity
noun
odd·i·ty
ˈäd-ət-ē 
plural oddities
1
: something odd
2
: the quality or state of being odd
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