: an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty
Synonyms of gadget
Examples of gadget in a Sentence
The kitchen is equipped with all the latest gadgets.
cell phones, pagers, and other gadgets
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The latter can also juice up your phone and other gadgets when it's not being used with the Pyro.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Baidu, Tencent and Alibaba are offering even bigger digital red envelopes, with some as high as CNY10,000, about $1,450, as well as vouchers, gadgets, and other freebies.
—Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Instead of adding more junk to your drawers, these clever gadgets actually solve kitchen dilemmas we’re all faced with.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
No matter the price point or skill level of your recipient, there are some handy tech gadgets and tools that create a unique and practical gift.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Baidu, Tencent and Alibaba are offering even bigger digital red envelopes, with some as high as CNY10,000, about $1,450, as well as vouchers, gadgets, and other freebies.
—Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Instead of adding more junk to your drawers, these clever gadgets actually solve kitchen dilemmas we’re all faced with.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
No matter the price point or skill level of your recipient, there are some handy tech gadgets and tools that create a unique and practical gift.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gadget
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gadget. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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