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 concern goes beyond one shady app or one off-brand gadget. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Get ahead of the fuzz on clothing or couches with this $10 gadget. — Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026

That shift is quietly redefining what people expect from the gadgets on their wrists, fingers and heads. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

Streaming boxes, chargers, and smart home gadgets can quietly add to your electricity bill. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 5 July 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