smartwatch

noun

smart·​watch ˈsmärt-ˌwäch 

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

Examples of smartwatch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The company hasn’t announced the Watch Fit 27’s pricing or exact release date yet, but says the smartwatch will arrive in North America in the coming months. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is the company’s most capable smartwatch. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2026

One day, surfaces like skyscraper windows, car roofs, and smartwatch covers could silently generate clean electricity using these tiny chemical locks. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

While recharging a smartwatch is a minor inconvenience, replacing the battery in a medical implant can require another surgery, adding costs and medical risks. — New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1996, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for smartwatch

• hopscotch
• stopwatch
• wristwatch
• boche
• botch
• brough
• crotch
• gotch
• notch
• rotch
• scotch
• swatch