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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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After all, as a small device with fewer features, a smartwatch would have to do less damage than a standard smartphone. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 28 Nov. 2025 Another popular smartwatch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, is also discounted down to $130 (48% savings). Hildara Araya, Parents, 27 Nov. 2025 This could be another phone, a smartwatch or custom NFC hardware. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025 Residents interested in adding their digital license to their phone or smartwatch can visit the Georgia Digital License & ID website. Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025 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 3 Dec. 2025.

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