Synonyms for
Widget
Definition
a small device or gadget, especially one that is ingeniously designed or invented
Synonyms & similar words
gadget
contraption
gismo
convenience
thingumajig
gizmo
whatchamacallum
thingummy
thingamabob
doodad
gimmick
appliance
whatsis
doohickey
thingamajig
thingumabob
thingmabob
doojigger
whatchamacallit
gubbins
contrivance
thingmajig
gadget
contraption
device
tool
appliance
instrument
mechanism
thingamajig
doodad
doohickey
gizmo
jig
machine
apparatus
utensil
implement
widgetry
gear
tackle
rig
Example sentences
- I like to use my widget to turn off the lights without getting out of bed.
- My dad loves to invent new widgets to help people.
- The scientist created a new widget to help fight pollution.
- I need to buy a new widget for my computer.
- The chef used a special widget to peel the potatoes.
Quotes
'I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom.' - Thomas Carlyle
'I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.' - Thomas Edison
'I'm not a great programmer; I'm just a good programmer with great habits.' - Kent Beck