: an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty
Examples of gadget in a Sentence
The kitchen is equipped with all the latest gadgets.
cell phones, pagers, and other gadgets
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Avoid piling clothes, gadgets or paperwork around your bed.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Mainstream gadgets getting elusive Even people with broader, more mainstream tech interests see tariffs impacting their options.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
These gadgets are relatively bulky but cost-efficient and reliable.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
While some pieces may be pricy, many old cooking gadgets can be bought for a few dollars at flea markets.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Mainstream gadgets getting elusive Even people with broader, more mainstream tech interests see tariffs impacting their options.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
These gadgets are relatively bulky but cost-efficient and reliable.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
While some pieces may be pricy, many old cooking gadgets can be bought for a few dollars at flea markets.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gadget
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gadget. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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