gadget Definition
gadget (gaj′it)
noun
- any small, esp. mechanical contrivance or device
- any interesting but relatively useless or unnecessary object
Etymology: < ? Fr gâchette, catch (of a lock), tumbler, dim. of gâche, a bolt, catch
gadget Related Forms
gadg′·ety adjective
gadget Synonyms
gadget Usage Examples
Converse of object
- invent: Maybe you've written a book or invented a new gadget to sell.
- buy: We can use the money to buy gadgets from Mr Jay.
Adjective modifier
- high-tech: Not lack of high-tech gadgets or multi-media presentation equipment.
- nifty: Verdict: A very nifty gadget with lots of potential.
- ingenious: The kitchen craft avocado slicer is just the sort of ingenious gadget you'll wonder how you ever lived without!
- cool: This is aided with tech genius Marshall's super cool gadgets, an array of which you have to use.
- handy: Many helpful handy gadgets to choose from for every room.
- electronic: The bags are designed for anyone who likes to carry their electronic gadgets around with them.
Modifies a noun
- weblog: We've have also had a posting on the Gizmodo gadget weblog which you can see here.
- freak: To me, a gadget freak, it scores 10/10 easily!
- lover: Will your home be a stately manor built for entertaining or a gadget lover 's paradise?
- enthusiast: The ultimate gift for a movie or gadget enthusiast.
- shop: Nationwide Service Providers » top Looking for a gadget shop?
- gift: The Gadget Shop was re-born in 2005 and they are now back online with the biggest and best array of gadget type gifts.
Noun used with modifier
- must-have: The magazine also offers practical business tools and tactics, from must-have gadgets to how to handle voluminous amounts of e-mail.
- hi-tech: Female stars have rarely been associated with hi-tech gadgets; at best there was Margaret Thatcher who packed a mean handbag.
- spy: Four selected agents will receive spy gadgets to help them become a top Secret Agent!
- tech: I get to unveil the newest high tech gadgets.
- handheld: Gambling revenues from for a more in europe dim handheld gadgets to.
- kitchen: If you are looking for reliable kitchen gadget suppliers, you have come to the right source.

