widget

noun
UK: /ˈwɪdʒɪt/
US: /ˈwɪdʒɪt/

  1. A small object or device, often one that is useful or decorative.

    1. I bought a new widget for my desk that holds my pens.
    2. This factory produces a variety of widgets for different industries, like the custom widget.

  2. A control element in a graphical user interface, such as a button or scroll bar.

    1. The website has a widget to show the current weather.
    2. The application uses a custom widget library to enhance the user experience of the widget.

Synonyms

device tool component gizmo gadget

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "widget" in English means: A small object or device, often one that is useful or decorative., A control element in a graphical user interface, such as a button or scroll bar..

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

Synonyms for "widget": device, tool, component, gizmo, gadget.

Example usage of "widget": "I bought a new widget for my desk that holds my pens.". More examples on the page.