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widget

noun

ˈwi-jət

Definition of widget

as in gadget

an interesting and often novel device with a practical use manufacturers of all kinds of widgets for the do-it-yourselfer

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Recent Examples of widget Competing with devices like the Amazon Echo Show, HomeView uses its integrated camera to identify who’s using it and show them their profile, which users can personalize with their preferred apps and widgets. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026 Swipe left to get to new home faces, tap widgets to access deeper controls in apps, then swipe right for more features. — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 13 Oct. 2026 Use customizable widgets for easy access to your family’s calendars, to-do lists, local weather, favorite music, and more. — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026 When the phone is open, the display shows two home-screen pages with Today View (a vertically scrolling list of customizable widgets) on the left. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for widget

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gadget

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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

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