gadget

noun
UK: /ˈɡædʒɪt/
US: /ˈɡædʒɪt/

  1. A small, useful, and cleverly designed tool or device.

    1. I bought a new gadget for my kitchen today and it's very useful
    2. This new gadget in my car helps me avoid traffic jams providing alternative routes automatically.

  2. Any ingenious or novel article, contrivance, device, or object.

    1. My friend showed me a cool gadget that helps open bottles easily
    2. The company is always developing innovative gadgets to make everyday tasks easier.

Synonyms

tool contraption appliance invention device

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gadget" in English means: A small, useful, and cleverly designed tool or device., Any ingenious or novel article, contrivance, device, or object..

The phonetic transcription of "gadget" is /ˈɡædʒɪt/ in British English and /ˈɡædʒɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gadget": tool, contraption, appliance, invention, device.

Example usage of "gadget": "I bought a new gadget for my kitchen today and it's very useful". More examples on the page.