: an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty
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The kitchen is equipped with all the latest gadgets.
cell phones, pagers, and other gadgets
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Greasy appliances, gadgets, and kitchen cabinets can all be cleaned with neutral oils.
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Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
As people who write about food and kitchen gadgets for a living, Bon Appétit editors are constantly surrounded by a wide range of products.
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Below all of the handy garden gadgets, nifty new plant varieties, and tried-and-true care techniques lies, of course, the soil.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
As people who write about food and kitchen gadgets for a living, Bon Appétit editors are constantly surrounded by a wide range of products.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026
Below all of the handy garden gadgets, nifty new plant varieties, and tried-and-true care techniques lies, of course, the soil.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Looking for more time-saving, fun gadgets at Amazon?
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 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 5 Mar. 2026.
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