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

Pebble invented the modern smartwatch category years before the Apple Watch hit shelves. —Matt Rogers, Fortune, 30 May 2026

These devices are not single-purchase gadgets like a smartwatch. —Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026

For an neurodivergent mind, a smartwatch can become an absolute minefield of distractions. —Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

Points translate into tangible perks such as discounts on a new smartwatch, Amazon or Starbucks gift cards, hotel deals, savings at retail stores and discounts when purchasing fruits and vegetables. —Allison Aubrey, NPR, 25 May 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