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

In addition, Apple says that the S11 gives the Ultra 4 the most accurate step tracking of any smartwatch, with machine-learning algorithms that enable more precise distance measurements. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

The victim had been wearing a smartwatch issued to her by police for her protection. — Will Barker, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026

Apple is giving its wearable lineup a major hardware refresh, pairing new AirPods with significant changes to its smartwatch platform. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026

TickTalk is addressing that middle ground with TickTalk 6, its new smartwatch designed specifically for children and families. — Jon Stojan, USA Today, 2 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