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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Authorities used data from the smartwatch of one of the plane’s occupants to track down the missing aircraft, according to the sheriff’s office. Abigail Adams, People.com, 22 July 2025 The Apple Watch Series smartwatch 10 shaves $100 off and gives you a brighter display, sleeker build, and strong battery life that cruises through workouts and sleep tracking. PC Magazine, 16 July 2025 In recognition of excellence, winners of the professional athlete field will be presented with Tag Heuer Connected — the watchmaker’s smartwatch that merges high-performance sport tracking with luxury design. Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 16 July 2025 The watch incentivizes kids to charge and wear their smartwatch with a gaming platform called Fitbit Arcade, and includes data in the very reasonable $10/month subscription plan. Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for smartwatch

Word History

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 27 Jul. 2025.

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