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

Since the screen-free smartwatch is rooted in style, there are nine different styles to choose from. — Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 7 Aug. 2026

To prevent jostling your device when hitting the shutter, use a smartwatch shutter button app or set a timer to take the photo. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 is a solid smartwatch that stands out for its advanced health and wellness features. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Authorities were called to the home when one of the victims’ smartwatch dialed 911 after detecting either a fall or the lack of a pulse, WECT reported. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 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