: an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty
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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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Should we be handed another gadget that could handicap our social skills?
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Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Wearable wellness gadgets are everywhere, but few have generated the kind of long-haul user testimonials as the Apollo Neuro.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
The site sells everything from seasonal fashion and backyard bar setups to quality cleaning gadgets — and now, even an outdoor kitchen.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
And in 2026, where there are gadgets, there is artificial intelligence.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
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Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Wearable wellness gadgets are everywhere, but few have generated the kind of long-haul user testimonials as the Apollo Neuro.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
The site sells everything from seasonal fashion and backyard bar setups to quality cleaning gadgets — and now, even an outdoor kitchen.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
And in 2026, where there are gadgets, there is artificial intelligence.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
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 15 Jun. 2026.
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