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tech gadget

tech gadget

3 3.7
A small new electronic device like a smartwatch or earbuds that makes life easier
  • noun
  • /tɛk ˈɡædʒɪt/
translation icon : dispositivo tecnológico
  • Another great way to keep those laptops and tech gadgets safe is to make sure they have one specific place where they are kept.
  • a high-tech gadget
  • a new tech gadget

The only fancy stuff in my life is my tech gadgets.

Examples

  • But if you've bought your child a laptop, smartphone, tablet, portable DVD player, or other expensive tech gadget, it's not so cut and dry.

    Blog text (28)

  • I know that this is a tech site and that tech gadgets get priority.

    Blog text (32)

  • So how do you get your kids to take better care of their laptops and tech gadgets?

    Blog text (28)

  • The end result will be a longer life expectancy for your tech gadgets and will teach your kids to be responsible.

    Blog text (28)

  • Proper storage of your fun but expensive tech gadgets will lessen the damage caused, as will some solid ground rules.

    Blog text (28)

  • The basement is brightly lit, full of high-tech gadgets and computers.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • With the latest tech gadget in his pocket, he could check his emails on the go.

  • She loves exploring new tech gadgets that help simplify daily tasks.

  • This tech gadget allows you to control your home lighting from your smartphone.

Synonyms

device
vstech gadget
∞ 2.1

A machine or tool made to do a particular job

narrows this to modern small technological items that are clever
gadget
vstech gadget
142 2.9

A small useful tool or machine for a special job

stresses novelty and cleverness more than general usefulness
widget
vstech gadget
59 5.1

A small useful thing or tool for a particular job

refers specifically to modern clever small technological products rather than placeholders
gizmo
vstech gadget
  • Informal
56 7.1

A small device or tool whose name you do not know

is a standard term highlighting new clever technology rather than informality
gimmick
vstech gadget
  • Informal
6 5.6

A small object whose name you cannot remember

implies a deliberately designed useful modern technological item instead of unknown things
handy gadget
vstech gadget
3.0

A small tool that is useful and easy to carry

emphasizes new or clever design rather than simple convenience
gismo
vstech gadget
  • UK
8.5

A small device you do not know the name of

is the common label for deliberately designed small technological items

How High-Tech

tech gadget
3 3.7
device
∞ 2.1
tool
∞ 1.1

Surface Forms

tech gadget singular
tech gadgets plural

Morphology

tech + gadget

The meaning 'a small technological device' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'tech' (technology-related) with 'gadget' (a small device). This noun-noun compounding is a straightforward, cross-linguistic pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Tech gadget joins tech, which is short for technology, and gadget, a small clever tool you can hold; picture a tiny helper like a smartwatch or earbuds that uses modern tech. That's why tech gadget means 'a small new or useful device'.