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Widget Definition & Meaning

widget
noun
  1. something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known; "she eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket"; "there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use"
  2. a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

"Widget" in song lyrics

See how widget is used in real songs:

  • "ironman widget"
    AOL — AOL
  • "yahoo widget"
    AOL — AOL
  • "create my own widget"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "widget"

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Frequently asked questions

What does widget mean?
something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known; "she eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket"; "there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use" a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
What part of speech is widget?
Widget is a noun.
How many definitions does widget have?
Widget has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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