: 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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Your dad will be eagerly awaiting the next broken gadget.
—Ars Staff, ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
These two special agents go globe trotting to solve mysteries in the animal kingdom, using teamwork, cool gadgets, and science facts along the way.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 12 June 2025
No need to wait until Black Friday to snag some tech gadgets.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
Your dad will be eagerly awaiting the next broken gadget.
—Ars Staff, ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
These two special agents go globe trotting to solve mysteries in the animal kingdom, using teamwork, cool gadgets, and science facts along the way.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 12 June 2025
No need to wait until Black Friday to snag some tech gadgets.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 June 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 18 Jun. 2025.
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