1
: gadget
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: an unnamed article considered for purposes of hypothetical example
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: a small software application that is designed to provide a specific piece of information (such as news, weather, or traffic updates) or a specific function (such as taking notes or controlling another application) on demand
This resource allows anglers to see what advisories are in effect in specific waterways … . The web page is optimized for mobile devices, with a widget that allows users to zoom to their exact location on the map with the press of a button.—
Chris Knauss
Chris KnaussA widget might show you the weather forecast, or the latest baseball scores. There are widgets that show photographs you've stored online, or that cull images from the Daily Puppy Web site.—Rob Walker
Rob WalkerExamples of widget in a Sentence
manufacturers of all kinds of widgets for the do-it-yourselfer
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In addition to teaming with Google for the Oasis Live ’25 Map Experience AR widget to enhance the experience for fellow Mancs, the band issued a friendly warning to fans to mind the weather for the shows, as temperatures in the high 80s are expected at showtime.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 July 2025
To find a cooling center near you, scroll the map and zoom using the widget in the top right corner.
—Lily Carey, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
The widget uses GeminiAI to surface contextual information across several services, including weather reports, travel updates, and event reminders.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Smart Stack—Apple's layered widget system—will also utilize Liquid Glass so as not to obscure the screen.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 10 June 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 July 2025
To find a cooling center near you, scroll the map and zoom using the widget in the top right corner.
—Lily Carey, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
The widget uses GeminiAI to surface contextual information across several services, including weather reports, travel updates, and event reminders.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Smart Stack—Apple's layered widget system—will also utilize Liquid Glass so as not to obscure the screen.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 10 June 2025
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“Widget.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/widget. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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