: 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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The viral beauty gadget stimulates collagen, boosts circulation, and leaves you with plump, youthful results.
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Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
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This isn’t the only gadget worth your time either.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
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Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
This year’s trends include health and telehealth companies advertising weight loss drugs and medical tests, tech companies showing off their latest gadgets and apps and advertisers showcasing AI in their ads.
—Mae Anderson, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
From handy home and kitchen gadgets to closet staples, don’t miss out on these affordable finds.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
This isn’t the only gadget worth your time either.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 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 12 Feb. 2026.
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