gizmo

noun
UK: /ˈɡɪz.məʊ/
US: /ˈɡɪz.moʊ/

  1. A gadget, especially one whose name is not known or easily recalled.

    1. I don't know what this gizmo is for.
    2. He showed me a new gizmo he bought for his car that helps with parking.

Synonyms

gadget device widget contraption

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "gizmo" is /ˈɡɪz.məʊ/ in British English and /ˈɡɪz.moʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gizmo": gadget, device, widget, contraption.

Example usage of "gizmo": "I don't know what this gizmo is for.". More examples on the page.