: 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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The platform has been heavily criticized over the last year by users who’ve said their smart home gadgets have been left to wither as Google moves away from Assistant and focuses on Gemini.
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PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Notre Dame has plenty of traditional talent on offense to pick up short yardage (in theory) and absolutely should not expose Carr as a lead blocker or gadget receiver against cornerbacks or linebackers.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Among these many deals are Kindles, Airpod Pros, laptops, and a plethora of other best sellers in cookware, kitchen appliances, home decor, as well as tech gadgets like Bluetooth speakers, robot vacuums, and air purifiers—all for half the price of a haircut in New York City.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
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—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
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PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Notre Dame has plenty of traditional talent on offense to pick up short yardage (in theory) and absolutely should not expose Carr as a lead blocker or gadget receiver against cornerbacks or linebackers.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Among these many deals are Kindles, Airpod Pros, laptops, and a plethora of other best sellers in cookware, kitchen appliances, home decor, as well as tech gadgets like Bluetooth speakers, robot vacuums, and air purifiers—all for half the price of a haircut in New York City.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Best Amazon Prime Day Kitchen Deals Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is filled with deals on cookware, bakeware sets, appliances, and gadgets from KitchenAid, Lodge, Kate Spade, and more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 2025.
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