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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And don't miss the Fitbit Sense smartwatch, now available with a 44% discount, that combines a stylish design with essential health tracking features and a six-month Fitbit Premium trial! Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024 Samsung’s premium smartwatch shares a lot of welcome features with the Galaxy Watch 7, too. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2024 This nifty magnetic travel charger can recharge a smartwatch, AirPods, and an iPhone at the same time. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024 That changed in 2022, when Google released its very own smartwatch, following its effort to jumpstart the waning platform alongside Samsung and Fitbit. Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 24 Sep. 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 16 Nov. 2024.

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