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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Digital infrastructure, including a free smartwatch, should be publicly funded, just like roads, water, hospitals and libraries. Quanta Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024 Check out our smartwatch and fitness tracker reviews for the details on specific models. PCMAG, 3 Dec. 2024 Tech Deals Apple Watch Series 10 Photograph: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 46mm) for $359 ($70 off) Best Buy The Apple Watch is a perennial smartwatch leader, and the latest Series 10 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is another winner. Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024 The smartwatch offers health features, including activity tracking, fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and sleep tracking. Nicol Natale, People.com, 29 Nov. 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 Dec. 2024.

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