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

Examples of smartwatch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Contactless payments allow users to pay by simply tapping their card, phone or smartwatch on a compatible device without the need for physical cash or swiping. Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 Thankfully, Lena flashed her smartwatch at the CCTV camera as Kael was herding out of the hotel with a gun to her back, and the team’s able to track it to where she’s being held. EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024 Apple Watch Ultra 2 Smartwatch Apple’s most expensive smartwatch, the Ultra 2 has the biggest screen yet with a 49-millimeter display and a 72-hour battery life. Nicol Natale, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024 The health tracking features, one of the prime draws of any modern smartwatch, include an active skin temperature sensor and some of the best sleep insights on the market. K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for smartwatch 

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

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