Meaning of the word widget in English
What does widget mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
widget
US /ˈwɪdʒ.ɪt/
UK /ˈwɪdʒ.ɪt/
Noun
1.
a small mechanical device or part of a device, often one whose name is unknown or forgotten
Example:
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Can you hand me that little metal widget over there?
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I need a special widget to fix this machine.
2.
a small application or control, especially one that can be embedded in a web page or desktop
Example:
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I added a weather widget to my phone's home screen.
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The website uses several interactive widgets to display information.