widget
Translation
widget, gadget
Examples
This app has a useful weather widget.
This app has a useful weather widget.
The factory produces thousands of widgets daily.
The factory produces thousands of widgets daily.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((adjective)) widget a small device or application This app has a useful weather widget.
Similar Words
Synonyms: device, gadget, contraption
Etymology
The origin is uncertain, coined in the 1920s. It's a placeholder name for a mechanical device.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'window gadget' on your computer or phone screen.