Gnomes: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to refer to small mythical creatures often associated with guarding treasures and living underground or in gardens.

• The gnomes were busy digging tunnels to protect their gold
• Garden gnomes are usually placed among flowers and plants

Typically refers to a mythical race of short but stout and strong people, often skilled in mining and metalworking. Popular in fantasy literature.

• The dwarves of Middle-earth are renowned for their craftsmanship
• A group of dwarves mined the richest veins of silver in the mountain

Tiny magical beings with wings, often depicted as beautiful and delicate, usually associated with nature and enchantment.

• The meadow was filled with dancing fairies under the moonlight
• A tiny fairy granted wishes to the children who found her

Refers to small, elusive, and playful supernatural creatures that are often associated with water or forests and possess magical powers.

• The water sprites frolicked in the stream
• She caught a glimpse of a forest sprite hiding among the leaves

Used incorrectly here; it's the duplicate of the first 'gnomes'. Correct it to another suitable word if needed.

Small applications that provide specific functions on a user interface, such as updating a user on the weather or displaying the time. Common in tech and UI/UX design.

• I added a weather widget to my home screen.
• The new update includes a variety of customizable widgets.

Refers to software add-ons that add specific features to an existing computer program. Used in tech or web development contexts.

• I installed a new plugin to improve the SEO of my website.
• There are many plugins available for this software.

General term for instruments or software used to carry out a particular task or function. Common in both physical work and digital domains.

• He has a set of tools in his garage.
• This editing tool is really user-friendly.