Widget (Noun)
Meaning 1
Something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known; "she eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket"; "there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She couldn't remember the name of the widget that held the curtain rod in place.
- The engineer tinkered with the mysterious widget in the engine, trying to figure out its purpose.
- The instructions told her to attach the widget to the wall, but she had no idea what it was supposed to do.
- He fiddled with the widget on his phone, trying to get the app to work properly.
- The antique dealer had no idea what the old widget was used for, but it looked interesting.
Synonyms
- Gubbins
- Gizmo
- Thingamajig
- Doojigger
- Doodad
- Thingamabob
- Gismo
- Whatchamacallum
- Gimmick
- Thingumabob
- Thingmajig
- Thingummy
- Whatchamacallit
- Whatsis
- Thingumajig
- Doohickey
- Thingmabob
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A device or control that is very useful for a particular job.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The new smartphone app includes a widget that allows users to track their daily steps and exercise goals.
- The company's latest innovation is a widget that helps farmers monitor soil moisture levels and optimize irrigation systems.
- The mechanic installed a widget on the car's dashboard that alerts the driver when the tire pressure is too low.
- The scientist used a specialized widget to measure the temperature and humidity levels in the laboratory.
- The website includes a widget that enables users to easily share articles on social media platforms.