Thesaurus results for CONTRAPTION

contraption

noun

kən-ˈtrap-shən

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as in gadget

an interesting and often novel device with a practical use built a contraption for automatically buttering toast

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Recent Examples of contraption Scutieri—now 63, a father of four, and a grandfather of three—recalls being inside that contraption as a daunting experience. —

Indrani Sen, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026 The researchers presented toddlers with elaborate puzzle contraptions that contained prizes. —

Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026 When a rebellion erupts between Earth and its colonies, the ensuing conflict is fought by pilots in massive mechanized contraptions known as mobile suits. —

Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026 From March 13-14, creators from around the world will assemble at Georgia Tech in Atlanta to demonstrate their unique, innovative, and frequently bizarre music-making contraptions. —

Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for contraption

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gadget

Noun

From a handy travel document organizer to a $10 luggage scale, these travel accessories and gadgets will help everyone get through the check-in line headache-free.

— Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The viral beauty gadget stimulates collagen, boosts circulation, and leaves you with plump, youthful results.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026