widget
noun
- abstract name for a unit of production
- computer graphical interface element
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈwɪd͡ʒ.ɪt/
noun
Etymology: Blend of window + gadget.
- Any one of the components of a computer application's graphical user interface, such as a Cancel button or text input box that a user interacts with.
- A small applet that can be placed on the desktop or in a sidebar, etc.
“This weather widget shows the current temperature.”