applets
nounUK /ˈæplɪts/
US /ˈæplɪts/
Applets are tiny computer programs that run inside another program, like a small helper.
The website uses applets to show the weather map.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Small applications embedded in a web page that run in a browser.
Older web pages often included Java applets for animations.
3. Little tools or gadgets added to a larger system or dashboard.
She added several applets to her phone's home screen.
4. Small decorative or functional items attached to something larger.
The charm bracelet had tiny applets shaped like stars.