doodad

noun

ˈdü-ˌdad How to pronounce doodad (audio)
Definition of doodadnext
1
as in thingamajig
a small article the actual name of which one either does not know or cannot remember where does this little doodad go?

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2
as in ornamental
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest has a habit of buying gadgets and doodads sold on television shopping channels

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3
as in ornament
something that decorates or beautifies the array of doodads that some drivers hang from their rearview mirror

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Recent Examples of doodad That all fits in a compact doodad measuring roughly 3 x 2 in (75 x 55 mm), similar to a credit card. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026 These new doodads are often flashy, but always seem a little off the mark. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025 Even for those cars that sport all the latest doodads, too many feature proprietary connectivity tech, a digital downer for many consumers. — Carlton Reid, Wired News, 8 Nov. 2025 Each woman was asked to bring samples of their favorite doodads for the rest of us to try. — arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for doodad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doodad
  1. thingamajig
  2. ornamental
  3. ornament
  4. doohickey
  5. bauble
  6. decoration
  7. thingamabob
  8. gewgaw
Noun
  • And this doesn’t include the little four-facial-expression thingamajigs in airport restrooms that ask you to rank cleanliness by touching them.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
  • Lenovo’s claim appears to be that the Legion 9i can fully cool itself with this method, no thingamajig needed.
    — Monica Chin, The Verge, 1 Sep. 2023
Definition of thingamajig
Noun
  • That framing, functional over ornamental, marks a clear departure from the resort-style aesthetic that dominated the late pandemic years.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Late-Modern architect focuses on a sleek design with minimal ornamentals.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of ornamental
Noun
  • It’s made from wood and comes with the calendar, which is filled with 24 ornaments to add a new one to the branches each day.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Scarabs, serpents, vultures, lunar ornaments, ancient gods like Horus and Anubis carved from gold and lapis lazuli—all strategically placed on various points along the body.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of ornament
Noun
  • There’s an amulet (one of those glowing doohickeys the fate of the cosmos hangs on), and your heart may sink every time someone starts chattering about it.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 May 2026
  • Co-writes from Brandi Carlile and vocals from Chris Stapleton can’t save it; the choruses can’t muster up the old dopamine hits; even the trademark Dessner doohickeys seem absent, just uninspired arrangements with heavily Melodyned vocals.
    — Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026
Definition of doohickey
Noun
  • Still, some of these baubles run the risk of being fragile, or priced outside my price range.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Lured in by such shiny baubles, the responsible critic should avoid making premature, weepingly sincere pronouncements.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of bauble
Noun
  • October decorations and costumes that once cost only a minimal investment have skyrocketed in-season.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of decoration
Noun
  • Ariel’s reaction to King Triton blowing up all her thingamabobs is understandable.
    — Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026
  • Wicks ends up dead, stabbed in the back with a sinister-looking thingamabob.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 12 Dec. 2025
Definition of thingamabob
Noun
  • The Babylon Bee posted a satirical video suggesting that if a female president was mercurial — launching foreign wars, trade wars and petty feuds — and focusing on gewgaws and shoes, she’d be endlessly belittled.
    — Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
  • Loaded to the gills with all-wheel drive, digital gewgaws and two-tone leather interior, my racy coupe stickered for $62,000 — a healthy $20,000 cheaper than a comparable BMW M4 coupe.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 28 Dec. 2019
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“Doodad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doodad. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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