: 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 middle aisle is restocked with home goods, organizers, candles, cleaning gadgets, even clothing and shoes, and new ALDI food items are stocked on the shelves, perched and ready for the deals to be snapped up by customers.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
If a specific style or gadget encourages you to drink more, that’s great.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
As people who write about food and test kitchen gadgets for a living, Bon Appétit editors are constantly surrounded by a wide range of products.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
None of them has had an answer for him yet this season, as Bonitto continues to pull new gadgets out of his bag.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
If a specific style or gadget encourages you to drink more, that’s great.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
As people who write about food and test kitchen gadgets for a living, Bon Appétit editors are constantly surrounded by a wide range of products.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
None of them has had an answer for him yet this season, as Bonitto continues to pull new gadgets out of his bag.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 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 9 Oct. 2025.
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