: 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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Participants can learn how to mend clothing, repair road and mountain bikes, and fix lighting, gadgets and small appliances.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
Raspberry Pi, the British maker of teensy computers that are popular with gadget developers and hobbyists, is planning an IPO in London.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 15 May 2024
The brand says this mini gadget can charge an iPhone three times and AirPods 12 times.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2024
Then check out more Amazon deals on cooling gadgets below.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
Raspberry Pi, the British maker of teensy computers that are popular with gadget developers and hobbyists, is planning an IPO in London.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 15 May 2024
The brand says this mini gadget can charge an iPhone three times and AirPods 12 times.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2024
Then check out more Amazon deals on cooling gadgets below.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gadget. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.
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