applet

noun

ap·​plet ˈa-plət  -(ˌ)plet 

: a short computer application especially for performing a simple specific task

Examples of applet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Other applets simply rely on the IFTTT app to push notifications. — Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026

Generative AI will be used to create new applets and workflows, as well as to drive a much more robust user experience. — Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The builder of the applet has seeded into the applet the whole contrivance about the importance of video game playing. — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025

The heater works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands but does not support Apple HomeKit or IFTTT applets. — PCMAG, 24 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

application + -et entry 1

First Known Use

1990, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for applet

• chaplet

Kids Definition

applet

noun

ap·​plet ˈap-lət 

: a small computer application