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widget

noun

ˈwi-jət

Definition of widget

as in gadget

an interesting and often novel device with a practical use manufacturers of all kinds of widgets for the do-it-yourselfer

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Recent Examples of widget Each product features an interactive DPP widget on the product page, providing transparent access to detailed fabric composition, sustainability metrics and supplier information. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026 Use of this widget is subject to the Axiom Terms and Privacy Notice. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Spotify is terrifying much of the podcast industry with a tiny little widget. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Aug. 2026 These guys are being treated like disposable widgets, not human beings. — Howard Berkes, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for widget

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gadget

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Best Last-Chance Amazon Home Labor Day Sales Give your home a refresh with last-minute deals on fresh cozy bedding, cleaning gadgets, and décor.

— Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
Oral healthcare doesn’t often make the global news cycle, but earlier this week Dyson added a new gadget to its product lineup that inspired a flurry of headlines.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 4 Sep. 2026

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