Trivia

Trivia is information, facts, or details that are considered interesting, obscure, or of minor importance.

Trivia is information, facts, or details that are considered interesting, obscure, or of minor importance. In common use, the term also refers to quiz games and question-and-answer contests built around such facts. The word has become especially associated with general-knowledge games, pub quizzes, and entertainment quizzes.

Definition

Trivia is the name given to facts that are interesting but often considered of little practical importance. In everyday language, it can also mean a collection of short quiz questions and answers.

Use in games

Trivia has become a common format for board games, pub quizzes, television contests, and online quiz platforms. These games typically reward broad general knowledge and quick recall. In Canada, trivia is widely used in pub quizzes, school activities, board games, and media-based contests, especially in English-language leisure and educational settings.

Cultural role

Trivia is used both for entertainment and for informal education. It often blends popular culture with academic subjects, making it accessible to wide audiences.

Etymology and usage

The word comes from Latin and originally referred to things that were commonplace. Modern English uses it mainly for small facts, especially those gathered in quiz form.