: an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty
Synonyms of gadget
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 cordless cleaning gadget has powerful suction that cleans hardwood floors and carpets with ease.
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Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
But while Batman tends to save lives with a plethora of gadgets and advanced combat techniques, the actor playing him wound up needing nothing more than the good old-fashioned Heimlich maneuver.
—Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
In fact, the goal will be for gadgets to blend in.
—Madeline Bilis, The Spruce, 30 May 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, 29 May 2026
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Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
But while Batman tends to save lives with a plethora of gadgets and advanced combat techniques, the actor playing him wound up needing nothing more than the good old-fashioned Heimlich maneuver.
—Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
In fact, the goal will be for gadgets to blend in.
—Madeline Bilis, The Spruce, 30 May 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, 29 May 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 3 Jun. 2026.
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