: an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty
gad·ge·teer
ˌga-jə-ˈtir
: a person who makes or is fond of gadgets
Like Loomis, he was a compulsive tinkerer and inventor whose curiosity knew no bounds. That Loomis was a lifelong gadgeteer and largely self-taught naturally appealed to Wood.—Jennet Conant
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gadget. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.
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