## Meanings
1. A small, often clever device or tool that does a particular job.
2. Any small piece of consumer electronics, such as a phone or smartwatch.

## Examples
- He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets, like that little machine that peels apples.
- The store sells phones, tablets, and all kinds of electronic gadgets.

## Synonyms
- contraption
- contrivance
- doohickey
- gizmo
- widget

## Derived Forms
- gadgetbahn
- gadgeteer
- gadgetless
- gadgetry
- gadgety
- nongadget

## Etymology
Unknown. First used in print by Robert Brown in 1886 (see quote in definition section). Might come from French gâchette or gagée, or from the French family name Gaget, an industrialist who produced promotional gadgets in collaboration with the project to build the statue of Liberty.

## AI Etymology
Gadget is of unknown origin. First used in print by Robert Brown in 1886 (see quote in definition section). Might come from French gâchette or gagée, or from the French family name Gaget, an industrialist who produced promotional gadgets in collaboration with the project to build the statue of Liberty. In present-day use, it can mean a small, often clever device or tool that does a particular job, or any small piece of consumer electronics, such as a phone or smartwatch. Derived formations include gadgetbahn, gadgeteer, gadgetless, gadgetry, gadgety.

## Topics
- Technology & Computing
- Tools, Machines & Construction

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