plural widgets
informal
: any small mechanical or electronic device : gadget
—often used to refer to an imaginary product that is being mentioned as an example in a discussion of business
Could you make and sell widgets for less money than the competition?
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“Widget.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/widget. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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