applet

noun

UK /ˈæplɪt/

US /ˈæplɪt/

A tiny computer program that runs inside another program.

The weather applet on my homepage shows today's temperature.

SYNONYMS

widget gadget mini-program plug-in add-on

RELATED WORDS

application software browser Java program

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small application, especially a Java program that runs in a web browser.

This applet lets you draw pictures right in your browser.

3. A little apple.

She packed a few applets in her lunch bag.

4. A small piece of software that adds a feature to a larger system.

The desktop applet displays the current time.