Synonyms of widget

widget

noun

ˈwi-jət 

as in gadget

an interesting and often novel device with a practical use

manufacturers of all kinds of widgets for the do-it-yourselfer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gadget
• tool
• appliance
• gizmo
• mechanism
• contraption
• jigger
• accessory
• innovation
• gimmick
• instrument
• contrivance
• implement
• utensil
• invention
• trick
• ingenuity
• adjunct
• thingamajig
• doohickey
• thingamabob
• hickey
• doodad
• thingummy
• dingus
• hootenanny

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of widget

The widgets that are currently rolling out add sports scores, time zones, a focus timer, and a checklist, which are already some of my favorite new Firefox features in years. — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 18 June 2026

The hardware in the Porsche Communication Management module is much faster than before (Porsche says up to five times), and there are more customizable widgets and an onboard personal assistant. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026

During testing, the layout was easy to customize, allowing widgets to be rearranged or hidden based on the information most relevant to the user. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 16 June 2026

For iPhone users, Amazon Lens can also launch from the lock screen through a widget. — Kurt Knutsson fox News May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links., FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026