gadget
noun
a mechanical contrivance or device; any ingenious article.
gadgets
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pluralof gadget.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Whether it's digital cameras, iPods or wired earphones, does a renewed love for early-digital gadgets among some young people tell us something more?
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
The centre's shops sell tech equipment of all sorts, from computer parts to gadgets and games consoles.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
It piled up dollars selling Americans cars and gadgets, then loaned those dollars right back by buying U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
The Brick is one of many programs and gadgets that have hit the market to help people who feel chained to their devices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
The science explains why, for all the growth in our other gadgets, television remains the single most dominant form of media.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
