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Definition of gadget

gadget

/ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/
gad · get
Plural:gadgets
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gadget Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small mechanical or electronic device or tool, especially an ingenious or novel one.

Example

"The store was filled with clever kitchen gadgets designed to make meal preparation faster."

2

A small software application or component that provides a specific, self-contained function on a computer desktop or webpage.

Example

"He installed a weather gadget on his computer's home screen to easily check the daily forecast."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the late 19th century, likely as sailors' slang for any small mechanism or part they could not name. It is possibly derived from the French word 'gâchette', meaning the catch of a lock or a piece of a mechanism.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gadget. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gadget
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