VocabJLPT N2
device
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. device
  2. 2. contrivance
  3. 3. trick
  4. 4. (small) scale
A mechanism, device, or trick built into something to make it work or surprise. It can refer to a physical contraption, a clever setup, or a hidden trick, such as in a magic show or a booby trap.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

This place has so many clever little features that make ordering easy — love it.

Sentence 2

For the external briefing, we put together some tools to help people follow along.

Sentence 3

At the weekend cooking class, they had a fun little device that made tasting more enjoyable.

Sentence 4

For some reason, his words always feel like they're designed to test you.

Sentence 5

My cat figured out the food dispenser right away.