: 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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Ukraine has deployed drones by the millions, turning what began as a battle of tanks and artillery into a high-tech proving ground for the world’s deadliest gadgets.
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Simon Shuster, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Hosted by editor-at-large David Pierce, the show will take a look each week at the historical implications of a gadget, app, website, or product from consumer technology’s past.
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Your new router can support it, but most of the gadgets in your house today — laptops, tablets, smart TVs, and game consoles — are still using Wi-Fi 5 or 6.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The Razer Huntsman Mini is a super cool gadget to have.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
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Simon Shuster, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Hosted by editor-at-large David Pierce, the show will take a look each week at the historical implications of a gadget, app, website, or product from consumer technology’s past.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Your new router can support it, but most of the gadgets in your house today — laptops, tablets, smart TVs, and game consoles — are still using Wi-Fi 5 or 6.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The Razer Huntsman Mini is a super cool gadget to have.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2025.
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