Thesaurus results for JIGGERS

jiggers

noun

plural of jigger

as in gadgets

an interesting and often novel device with a practical use a kitchen store filled with neat little jiggers that you didn't know you needed

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Recent Examples of jiggers The Mitt left my little glass prep bowls, mini tongs, jiggers, measuring spoons, and thermometer probes sparkling clean. — Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026 Inspired by the classic cocktail, a generous splash of olive juice gives the buttery sauce a bright, briny bite, while a couple jiggers of vodka or gin adds subtle depth rather than boozy heat. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026 Cleaning Bar Tools Beyond Glassware For other types of bar tools like shakers, jiggers, pour spouts, and metal utensils, rinse thoroughly after use and wash with a mild detergent. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025

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Noun

Amazon and Google have launched several generations of these voice- and touchscreen-controlled smart speakers that can control smart home gadgets like lights and locks, pull up doorbell camera feeds, and make video calls.

— Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026
Morrison is promising new cars, new gadgets, and a new ultimate villain ripped straight from the headlines.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of gadgets

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Investors pursuing more complex, advanced strategies, on the other hand, may be looking for in-depth market analysis and monitoring and analysis tools.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026
DerOhannesian said James will have a few extra tools at her disposal in this investigation.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026

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The kitchen features an island, a wine refrigerator, stainless steel appliances and a butler’s pantry.

— Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
The couple arrived from LA with a formidable list of appliances, including larger-than-average ovens for the UK and a substantial range, but Lilford found a way to accommodate them within the more compact London layout.

— Amira Hashish, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

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