Thesaurus results for CONTRAPTION

contraption

noun

kən-ˈtrap-shən

Definition of contraption

as in gadget

an interesting and often novel device with a practical use built a contraption for automatically buttering toast

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Recent Examples of contraption The unique contraption leverages air pressure changes to stretch the neck while relaxing your entire upper body with its three heat settings and stiffness-eliminating, dual-wavelength red light therapy. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 Hutzler started training to fly the contraption — also known as powered paragliding — in 2021 in Florida and later became an instructor. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 Eventually, the contraption worked, producing chewy, flavorful mango slices. — Rick Jervis, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 Out of the 401,000 or so people who visited the eight-day State Fair that year, 4,233 took a spin on the new contraption. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for contraption

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gadget

Noun

From time-saving kitchen gadgets and food warmers to festive serving platters, Thanksgiving table decorations and clever ways to store leftovers, there are plenty of products that can help make the holiday feel a little less stressful.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
The iPhone has been the same for so long that being forced to come up with little moves and tricks and ways to think about holding the Duo is a gadget nerd thrill.

— Nilay Patel, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026