# smartwatch

Pronunciation: US say "SMAHRT-wahch" /ˈsmɑɹtˌwɑtʃ/; UK say "SMAHT-woch" /ˈsmɑːtˌwɒtʃ/

## Noun

1. A wristwatch with electronic features that go beyond simply telling time, such as notifications, apps, and activity tracking.
   - Simple: A watch you wear that does more than tell time, like showing messages.
   - _Her new smartwatch buzzes whenever she gets a text or calendar reminder._
   - _Modern smartwatches pair with a phone to display calls, music controls, and fitness data._
2. A wrist-worn mobile device with a touchscreen display that you tap and swipe to control its functions.
   - Simple: A small device with a touchscreen that you wear on your wrist.
   - _He swiped across his smartwatch screen to silence the alarm._
   - _Some smartwatches respond to taps and voice commands when your hands are full._

## Origin

Formed from "smart" plus "watch," comparable to "smartphone."

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/smartwatch (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).