: an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty
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The kitchen is equipped with all the latest gadgets.
cell phones, pagers, and other gadgets
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Is there such a thing as owning too many gadgets?
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Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
For more clever kitchen gadgets, check out more of our favorite homemade s’mores makers on Amazon below.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Keep scrolling to shop for more space-saving furniture pieces and other gadgets at Amazon.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
My search proved fruitful, so below you’ll find my top picks, including an air fryer that saves counterspace, a set of six dishcloths for $24, and a chopping gadget that also slices, grates, and shreds.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
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Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
For more clever kitchen gadgets, check out more of our favorite homemade s’mores makers on Amazon below.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Keep scrolling to shop for more space-saving furniture pieces and other gadgets at Amazon.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
My search proved fruitful, so below you’ll find my top picks, including an air fryer that saves counterspace, a set of six dishcloths for $24, and a chopping gadget that also slices, grates, and shreds.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gadget. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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