Synonyms of contraptions

contraptions

noun

plural of contraption

as in gadgets

an interesting and often novel device with a practical use

built a contraption for automatically buttering toast

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gadgets
• tools
• gizmos
• appliances
• contrivances
• mechanisms
• innovations
• inventions
• accessories
• widgets
• gimmicks
• jiggers
• instruments
• implements
• utensils
• ingenuities
• tricks
• thingamajigs
• adjuncts
• doohickeys
• doodads
• thingamabobs
• thingummies
• dinguses
• hootenannies
• hickeys

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contraptions

But autos were precarious contraptions at the start of the 20th century, and America’s national system of roads was little more than a faint scribble on the map. — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026

Sisyphus’s Worst Day Ever is a 3D puzzle game that challenges players to engineer elaborate contraptions to keep Sisyphus trapped in an endless cycle, blending dark humor, inventive puzzle design, and a playful twist on an age-old tale. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 July 2026

Students are encouraged to build contraptions and innovate to solve problems. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026

These genius contraptions help remove moisture from the air and can make a big difference in cooling down the house. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 May 2026

There are a million and one videos of ag workers across Asia using the engines—often sourced from Yanmar and Kubota—to power wagons and irrigation pumps, among other contraptions. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 1 Apr. 2026

Some are as simple as a memory foam or contoured pillow, others are quite elaborate contraptions that keep your neck and spine in a precise position. — Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026

Fowler tried all sorts of techniques and contraptions—mouth tape, oral appliances, a special therapeutic water bottle, tough Turkish chewing gum. — Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026

However, with a bit of practice, these fairly portable (though often heavy) contraptions bridge the gap between casual night photography and more serious astrophotography. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026