: an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty
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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It’s got crisp 4K, HDR support, and Roku’s smart interface that’s actually smart, so no extra gadgets needed.
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PC Magazine, 30 July 2025
Researchers also employ thermal drones, laser scanners and other gadgets to register anomalies, underground movements and electrical currents.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 29 July 2025
In a world of disposable gadgets, a long-lasting everyday essential has quietly become a new kind of luxury.
—New Atlas, 27 July 2025
And now the popular cleaning gadget has a deal and a stackable coupon.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 23 July 2025
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PC Magazine, 30 July 2025
Researchers also employ thermal drones, laser scanners and other gadgets to register anomalies, underground movements and electrical currents.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 29 July 2025
In a world of disposable gadgets, a long-lasting everyday essential has quietly become a new kind of luxury.
—New Atlas, 27 July 2025
And now the popular cleaning gadget has a deal and a stackable coupon.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 23 July 2025
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 5 Aug. 2025.
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