smartwatch
n.n. a small computer that you wear on your wrist like a clock. It can track your health, show phone messages, and run apps.
n. a wearable computing device in the form of a wristwatch, typically featuring a touchscreen interface and sensors for biometric tracking. It usually functions as a peripheral for a smartphone, synchronising data and notifications via a wireless connection.
I use my smartwatch to track my daily steps.
She checked the notification on her smartwatch during the meeting without having to take her phone out of her pocket.
Modern smartwatches integrate advanced sensors capable of monitoring heart rate variability and blood oxygen levels, providing users with a comprehensive overview of their physiological health in real time.
A compound of the adjective smart, in its sense of possessing independent processing power, and the noun watch. The term follows the established naming convention of the smartphone.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Last updated July 22, 2026