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 Best Samsung Watch Deals Based on our review, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is a clear top choice for budget-conscious Android fans seeking a high-performing, compatible smartwatch. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026

For example, a smartwatch in elementary school, then a basic phone in early middle school, then a restricted smartphone later, with each step tied to how your child handled the previous one. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Ads promise your smartwatch or ring tracks blood pressure, but the science hasn’t caught up. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Worldwide, market research estimates approximately 560 million smartwatch wearers. — Jason Kostrna, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 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