plural in form but singular or plural in construction
1
a
: unimportant matters : trivial facts or details
But all this is trivia. Feshbach's basic concerns run deeper.—
Cullen Murphy
Cullen Murphy
b
: facts (as about people or events) that are not well-known
celebrity trivia
What follows is a small glossary of golf slang and trivia to help you talk as good a game as you play …—Rachel Urquhart
—often used before another nounRachel Urquharta trivia book
trivia buffs
2
singular in construction
: a quizzing game involving obscure facts
—often used before another noun
trivia night
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Some interesting trivia about Strange Darling: It was shot on 35 mm by Giovanni Ribisi.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
The group will split into two teams, competing in Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice trivia questions, while also giving away prizes and encouraging all attendees to vote and volunteer for Kamala Harris and the Democratic ticket.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
Events include a sing-along cruise along the canal, Taylor Swift trivia at downtown breweries and friendship bracelet making on Monument Circle.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Oct. 2024
It was announced earlier this year that the pair will co-host a music trivia show.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 23 Sep. 2024
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
The group will split into two teams, competing in Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice trivia questions, while also giving away prizes and encouraging all attendees to vote and volunteer for Kamala Harris and the Democratic ticket.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
Events include a sing-along cruise along the canal, Taylor Swift trivia at downtown breweries and friendship bracelet making on Monument Circle.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Oct. 2024
It was announced earlier this year that the pair will co-host a music trivia show.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Trivia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trivia. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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trivia
singular or plural noun
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ˈtriv-ē-ə 
: unimportant matters
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