electronics

plural noun

elec·​tron·​ics i-ˌlek-ˈträ-niks 

1

singular in construction : a branch of physics that deals with the emission, behavior, and effects of electrons (as in electron tubes and transistors) and with electronic devices

2

: electronic components, devices, or equipment

Examples of electronics in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These three deals are a great start for the week, but we there so many more electronics deals at Woot! —Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024

Until manufacturers use safer flame-retardant compounds and laws effectively prohibit recycled electronics material from entering consumer products, these chemicals will continue circulating through our kitchens, arising and re-arising like toxic zombies. —Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024

And that’s the mission behind the second generation fo the Rivian R1S SUV (and R1T pickup truck): More miles, more efficiencies and more power through a new electronics architecture and hardware systems that improve performance now and set the stage for improvements in the future. —Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024

There are so many amazing electronics deals at Woot today, so don't miss out! —Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 18 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

electronics

noun

elec·​tron·​ics i-lek-ˈträn-iks 

1

: a branch of physics that deals with the giving off, action, and effects of electrons and with electronic devices

2

: electronic circuits, devices, and equipment

Medical Definition

electronics

noun plural

elec·​tron·​ics -iks 

1

singular in construction : a branch of physics that deals with the emission, behavior, and effects of electrons (as in electron tubes and transistors) and with electronic devices

2

: electronic devices or equipment