gadget
gadget — noun
1. a compact mechanical or electronic item designed to handle one specific task, ty
a compact mechanical or electronic item designed to handle one specific task, typically in a clever or appealing way
Leila bought a clever kitchen gadget that slices and cores apples in one motion.
collocation: kitchen gadget
Ravi showed off his new gadget, a tiny box that charges three phones at once.
appositive phrase: a tiny box that…
Theo spent the afternoon trying to fix a broken gadget his uncle had given him.
This travel gadget folds flat, so it fits easily inside any suitcase or bag.
Hana’s favourite gadget is a small camera that clips onto her key ring.
- device
more general term; can refer to objects of any size
- tool
typically for manual or craft work; less tech-oriented
- contraption
informal; often suggests the device is oddly designed or overcomplicated
- appliance
for larger household machines such as fridges or ovens
用法筆記
Often suggests the device is clever, novel, or somewhat playful. Commonly appears with modifiers such as 'handy', 'clever', 'kitchen', 'travel', or 'electronic'. Not used for large household appliances (use 'appliance' instead).