smartwatch
noun
smart·watch
ˈsmärt-ˌwäch 
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.—
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Lauren MoisonExamples of smartwatch in a Sentence
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Now, Apple wants to add another feature to the smartwatch that can warn you about going to the deep end of the pool.
—Oscar Gonzalez / Gizmodo, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
This incredibly affordable smartwatch is not only functional but also incredibly stylish.
—Kegan Mooney, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2024
The best smartwatch ultimately is the one that's best suited for your needs and lifestyle.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2024
The smartwatch in question is Masimo’s W1 smartwatch, which launched in 2022.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 5 Apr. 2024
The Mobile World Congress (MWC), a technology convention held each year in Barcelona, placed a spotlight on rollable phones like the Phantom Ultimate, a scroll-like concept from Tecno Mobile, and Motorola’s Adaptive Display Concept, a phone that can wrap around your wrist like a smartwatch.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Mar. 2024
The laggy badness of every non-Apple smartwatch when paired with the iPhone?
—Sarah Jeong, The Verge, 22 Mar. 2024
The Justice Department says Apple limits choices with apps, text messaging, the ability to tap phones to buy lunch and options for seamlessly using a Garmin or Samsung smartwatch with an iPhone.
Apple has previously said limitations like those protect your security and privacy.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
This kid-friendly version of a smartwatch features rugged construction plus fun activities and games to keep kids engaged and learning.
—Erica Puisis, Parents, 9 Mar. 2024
Oscar Gonzalez / Gizmodo, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
This incredibly affordable smartwatch is not only functional but also incredibly stylish.
—Kegan Mooney, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2024
The best smartwatch ultimately is the one that's best suited for your needs and lifestyle.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2024
The smartwatch in question is Masimo’s W1 smartwatch, which launched in 2022.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 5 Apr. 2024
The Mobile World Congress (MWC), a technology convention held each year in Barcelona, placed a spotlight on rollable phones like the Phantom Ultimate, a scroll-like concept from Tecno Mobile, and Motorola’s Adaptive Display Concept, a phone that can wrap around your wrist like a smartwatch.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Mar. 2024
The laggy badness of every non-Apple smartwatch when paired with the iPhone?
—Sarah Jeong, The Verge, 22 Mar. 2024
The Justice Department says Apple limits choices with apps, text messaging, the ability to tap phones to buy lunch and options for seamlessly using a Garmin or Samsung smartwatch with an iPhone.
Apple has previously said limitations like those protect your security and privacy.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
This kid-friendly version of a smartwatch features rugged construction plus fun activities and games to keep kids engaged and learning.
—Erica Puisis, Parents, 9 Mar. 2024
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“Smartwatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smartwatch. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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