: an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty
plural -es
1
: gadgeteering
the gadgetry of science costs huge sums—W. A. Noyes, born 1898
2
: gadgets
a world of mechanical gadgetry—A. C. Fisher
the marvels of modern gadgetry that could reduce hard work to a minimum of effort—James Aldredge
labor-saving gadgetry—J. I. Rodale
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gadget. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.
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