: an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty
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The kitchen is equipped with all the latest gadgets.
cell phones, pagers, and other gadgets
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Reports of early concepts include a screenless, wearable device that uses voice input and subtle haptics, envisioned more as an ambient companion than a traditional gadget.
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Check that all your kitchen appliances and gadgets work properly and are used regularly.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
See which gadgets made a difference.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Oct. 2025
The light also offers USB-C output for charging a phone and other external gadgets from the TD2's battery reserves.
—New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2025
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Check that all your kitchen appliances and gadgets work properly and are used regularly.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
See which gadgets made a difference.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Oct. 2025
The light also offers USB-C output for charging a phone and other external gadgets from the TD2's battery reserves.
—New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gadget. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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