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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Here are some tips: Set Tech-Free Zones Designate spaces in your home where technology is completely off-limits—no phones, no tablets, not even a smartwatch. Alex Backus, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025 The smartwatch can be used to control music playback, and to remotely trigger the phone's rear camera. Paul Ridden may 19, New Atlas, 19 May 2025 Best Smart Watch for Heart Rate Tracking Photograph: Adrienne So Apple Watch Series 10 $429 $329 Amazon $399 $299 Walmart $399 Apple While some still dispute it, the Apple Watch remains the standout smartwatch. Michael Sawh, Wired News, 13 May 2025 The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds slice 20% off and are built for motion, with secure over-ear hooks, thumping bass, and heart-rate tracking that rivals a smartwatch. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for smartwatch

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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 28 May. 2025.

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