smartwatch

noun

smart·​watch ˈsmärt-ˌwäch How to pronounce smartwatch (audio)
plural smartwatches
: a wristwatch that includes computerized functionality (such as the ability to display text messages or notifications) and that is usually designed to work with a smartphone
This water-resistant smartwatch features a heart rate tracker and blood oxygen level monitoring, and it can even give you insights into your sleep quality and stress levels.Lauren Moison

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Amazon Deal Alert Apple Watch Series 10 [GPS, 42mm] Apple’s latest smartwatch with ECG, fitness tracking, and more—now just $349 on Amazon. Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024 The rapidly evolving smartwatch market presents both excitement and challenges for consumers. Bernard Marr, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 The jury, in Delaware, agreed with Apple that Masimo’s W1 and Freedom watches and chargers willfully violated Apple’s patent rights in smartwatch designs, awarding the tech giant $250 in damages. Reuters, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024 Apple Watch Series 9 $399 $299 at Amazon The Series 9 is a top-selling smartwatch on Amazon. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for smartwatch 

Word History

First Known Use

1996, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of smartwatch was in 1996

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“Smartwatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smartwatch. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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