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

Discard responsibly Check to see if your municipality provides options for electronics disposal or search for an electronics recycler in your area. —Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 29 Sep. 2024

Hitachi is an industrial electronics conglomerate that, yes, created the Magic Wand, but mostly produces military vehicles, railway systems, construction vehicles, and so much more The Magic Wand strays vastly from the kind of products that Hitachi normally produces. —Quispe López, Them, 19 Sep. 2024

An additional margin of safety comes from the radiation-resistant electronics elements themselves. —science.org, 19 Sep. 2024

Not a day goes by without new discounts, so make sure to check out the many amazing electronics deals at Woot! —Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 18 Sep. 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