: an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty
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Examples of gadget in a Sentence
The kitchen is equipped with all the latest gadgets.
cell phones, pagers, and other gadgets
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Are paint sprayers easy to use? Paint sprayers are easy to use but require learning to get the hang of the gadget.
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Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2024
Others have been cracking jokes, poking fun at the gadget.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
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Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2024
Others have been cracking jokes, poking fun at the gadget.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for gadget
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gadget. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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