: 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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The rechargeable gadget has only one button to power it on, shut it down, and adjust its speed setting.
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Clint Davis, People.com, 30 May 2025
The chair also comes equipped with a cupholder, a gadget holder, and a pillow.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2025
Users do have to purchase such gadgets, learn how to utilize them, and put them on their body, however, which are all steps that many folks simply won't bother taking.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 May 2025
Founded as a spinoff of HP Labs over a decade ago, the company has been responsible for nearly all of the 3D implementations in gadgets over the last several years.
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 25 May 2025
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Clint Davis, People.com, 30 May 2025
The chair also comes equipped with a cupholder, a gadget holder, and a pillow.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2025
Users do have to purchase such gadgets, learn how to utilize them, and put them on their body, however, which are all steps that many folks simply won't bother taking.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 May 2025
Founded as a spinoff of HP Labs over a decade ago, the company has been responsible for nearly all of the 3D implementations in gadgets over the last several years.
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 25 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.
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