smartwatch

noun

smart·​watch ˈsmärt-ˌwäch How to pronounce smartwatch (audio)
plural smartwatches
: a wristwatch that includes computerized functionality (such as the ability to display text messages or notifications) and that is usually designed to work with a smartphone
This water-resistant smartwatch features a heart rate tracker and blood oxygen level monitoring, and it can even give you insights into your sleep quality and stress levels.Lauren Moison

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Compared to a smartwatch or other fitness trackers, these rings also have an impressively long battery life (four to eight days), which is such a game changer to avoid interruptions of continuous health measurements. Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 10 July 2025 The Watch 8 series also comes with an Antioxidant Index, which Samsung says is the first for a smartwatch. Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 9 July 2025 Wear a smartwatch to track your fitness session, your daily steps, and other health markers. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 June 2025 This seamless mental tuning could revolutionize productivity and self-care, making brain tech as essential as a smartwatch. - Haider Ali, WebFoundr 7. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for smartwatch

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First Known Use

1996, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of smartwatch was in 1996

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“Smartwatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smartwatch. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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