smartwatch

noun

smart·​watch ˈsmärt-ˌwäch How to pronounce smartwatch (audio)
plural smartwatches
: a wristwatch that includes computerized functionality (such as the ability to display text messages or notifications) and that is usually designed to work with a smartphone
This water-resistant smartwatch features a heart rate tracker and blood oxygen level monitoring, and it can even give you insights into your sleep quality and stress levels.Lauren Moison

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Points translate into tangible perks such as discounts on a new smartwatch, Amazon or Starbucks gift cards, hotel deals, savings at retail stores and discounts when purchasing fruits and vegetables. Allison Aubrey, NPR, 25 May 2026 There's also a more recent version of the Embr Wave, which now features a smartwatch-like design and can be purchased outright or as a $20 monthly rental in the US. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 May 2026 The new Huawei smartwatch has a larger display, a ceramic-like metal finish on the White model, and an all-new mini workout mode, which unlocks cute panda watch faces! Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 The Garmin Lily 2 is a compact smartwatch and fitness tracker that's designed to look elegant while providing plenty of fitness and health tracking functionality. George Yang, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for smartwatch

Word History

First Known Use

1996, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of smartwatch was in 1996

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“Smartwatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smartwatch. Accessed 26 May. 2026.

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