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

The company, which has struggled to compete with new gadgets in the years since its sales and stock price peaked in the 2010s, has been quietly undertaking a comeback strategy under CEO Franco Fogliato. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026

Oster Vortex Plus Glass Blender Countertop appliance deals Early Black Friday sales are a good opportunity to save on some of the bigger-ticket gadgets. — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2026

One of the most useful gadgets in my kitchen is now a screen that never asks me for anything. — ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026

From electronics and tech gadgets to winter fashion, beauty, and home finds, Black Friday deals will be everywhere, and there will be plenty for us to shop. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

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