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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The Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition is a smartwatch with a custom F1 mode for team alerts of the key stats in the races. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025 The special edition was packaged not just with the game itself but also with a replica smartwatch called the Chronomark, and a hard-shell case styled like in-game equipment. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025 The original Reddit user has found either disconnecting or locking their Apple Watch has helped limit the issue, suggesting the problems might be tied to the smartwatch. PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025 It's designed for athletes, hikers, and anyone who needs a tougher smartwatch. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 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 7 Oct. 2025.

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