widget
noun
Simple meaning
A placeholder name for an unnamed, unspecified, or hypothetical manufactured good or product, usually as an example for purposes of explaining concepts.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
wijitSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈwɪdʒɪt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A placeholder name for an unnamed, unspecified, or hypothetical manufactured good or product, typically as an example for purposes of explaining concepts.
A floating device inside a beer can, meant to create foam when opened.
A small scraping tool consisting of a blade and a handle, commonly used to remove paint from glass and other smooth surfaces.
computinggraphical user interface
Any one of the components of a computer application's graphical user interface, such as a Cancel button or text input box that a user interacts with.
computinggraphical user interface
A small applet that can be placed on the desktop or in a sidebar, etc.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
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How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A placeholder name for an unnamed, unspecified, or hypothetical manufactured good or product, typically as an example for purposes of explaining concepts.
Used this way, widget is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Nearby words
- gizmo , more casual, better suited to speech than writing
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