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gizmo

noun

ˈgiz-(ˌ)mō

variants also gismo

as in gadget

an interesting and often novel device with a practical use found all sorts of interesting woodworking gizmos in the garage

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Recent Examples of gizmo In this pre-synthesizer age, Bebe and Louis Barron utilized a mind-blowing selection of electronic gizmos to create a unique collage of otherworldly noise. —

Richard Edwards, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026 That's grounded in a 600-Ah LFP battery supported by 600 watts of solar and a 2,000-W inverter switching DC current into the AC so much more useful for everyday appliances and gizmos. —

New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026 Novels pile up in a drawer; gizmos in medias res become nests of parts and wires. —

Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026 Tossing a screenshot of Luigi Raceway onto the gizmo, with Mario mid-boost, is probably an easier lift. —

Adam Ismail, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gizmo

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gadget

Noun

Best Amazon Prime Day Outlet Home Deals Everything from luxurious bedding to clever cleaning gadgets is marked down in Amazon’s home section today.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Directed by Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton, the fifth installment follows Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), Jessie (Joan Cusack) and the gang of anthropomorphic toys as their owner Bonnie becomes addicted to her new favorite gadget, a kiddie smart tablet known as Lilypad.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 June 2026