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  2. one of many small computer programs that make up what you see on a computer screen, and that allow you to take particular actions. A widget might be a button that you click on, or a scroll bar (= strip at the side of the screen used for moving its contents up, down, or sideways), etc.:

  3. 1. : gadget. 2. : an unnamed article considered for purposes of hypothetical example. 3. : a small software application that is designed to provide a specific piece of information (such as news, weather, or traffic updates) or a specific function (such as taking notes or controlling another application) on demand.

  4. a small computer program, usually connected with an image, that can be added to a website to allow the user to do something. For example, you might click on a widget to find out weather or stock market information: The survey showed that more than 300 million widgets were used on the web last month.

  5. n. 1. A small mechanical device or control; a gadget. 2. An unnamed or hypothetical manufactured article. 3. Computers. a. An element of a GUI, such as a text box or button, that displays information or settings that can be entered or altered by the user.

  6. A widget is a tool that's perfect for a specific job, like the widget you use to open the door of your ancient car, or the widgets on your webpage that link to your social media accounts.

  7. A widget is a small computer program that you can use on a personal computer or mobile phone.

  8. Widget definition: a small mechanical device, as a knob or switch, especially one whose name is not known or cannot be recalled; gadget. See examples of WIDGET used in a sentence.

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