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Definition of Widget
1. Noun. Something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known. "There may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use"
Generic synonyms: Stuff
2. Noun. A device or control that is very useful for a particular job.
Generic synonyms: Device
Specialized synonyms: Gadgetry, Gimbal, Injector, Mod Con
Derivative terms: Convenient, Gadgeteer
Definition of Widget
1. Noun. An unnamed, unspecified, or hypothetical manufactured good or product. ¹
2. Noun. Portable code that can be easily installed and executed by an end user. ¹
3. Noun. A floating widget or other device inside a beer can, meant to create foam when opened ¹
4. Noun. A small scraping tool consisting of a blade and a handle, commonly used to remove paint from glass and other smooth surfaces ¹
5. Noun. (computing graphical user interface) Any one of the components of a computer application, such as a Cancel button or text input box that a user interacts with. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Widget
1. a gadget [n -S] - See also: gadget