gadget — a small mechanical or electronic device or tool, especially an ingenious or novel one
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small mechanical or electronic device or tool, especially an ingenious or novel one
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡædʒɪt/
Korean meaning: 작은 기계적 또는 전자적 장치나 도구, 특히 독창적이거나 새로운 것
Korean pronunciation: 갯-짓 (강세: 갯)
Example Sentences
- My dad bought another useless gadget that promises to slice, dice, and probably do his taxes.
- She has every fitness gadget imaginable but still can't find her gym membership card.
- This gadget can track your steps, heart rate, and how many times you've ignored it today.
gadget
NOUN//ˈɡædʒɪt//
a small mechanical or electronic device or tool, especially an ingenious or novel one
Cool small electronic devices and tools
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Every gadget in the cabinet feeds my daily habit!
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Origin
The origin of 'gadget' is uncertain, but it likely derives from French 'gâchette' (trigger of a firearm) or possibly from the name of a 19th-century tool. It entered English in the mid-1800s and has been associated with small mechanical devices since then.
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“My dad bought another useless gadget that promises to slice, dice, and probably do his taxes.”
“She has every fitness gadget imaginable but still can't find her gym membership card.”
“This gadget can track your steps, heart rate, and how many times you've ignored it today.”
“The new smartphone comes with so many features that it's basically a pocket-sized gadget store.”
“Engineers are developing gadgets that can help elderly people live independently.”
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