gadget

noun

gad·​get ˈga-jət 

: an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty

gadgetry

ˈga-jə-trē 

noun

gadgety

ˈga-jə-tē 

adjective

Synonyms of gadget

• tool
• appliance
• gizmo
• contraption
• widget
• accessory
• mechanism
• innovation

Examples of gadget in a Sentence

The kitchen is equipped with all the latest gadgets.

cell phones, pagers, and other gadgets

Recent Examples on the Web

These models offer an opportunity to revive the consumer gadget space by leveraging off-the-shelf hardware and free, open AI models. —Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Dec. 2025

Now’s the time to pick up new cleaning gadgets, bedding, and other household essentials. —Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025

The handy gadget is designed with stainless steel blades—including two interchangeable chopping blades and four slicing blades—that seamlessly dices, slices, juliennes, grates, and ribbons potatoes, zucchini, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and more. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025

Best Clothing and Shoe Deals Cyber Monday might be known for scoring deals on flashy gadgets, but the real winners this year are hiding in the fashion aisle. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

perhaps a sound-symbolic coinage, with final as in fidget entry 1, midget, idjit (nonstandard form of idiot)

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gadget

• areopagite

Kids Definition

gadget

noun

gad·​get ˈgaj-ət 

: an interesting, unfamiliar, or unusual device with a practical use

gadgetry

ˈgaj-ə-trē 

noun