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

For a better wind-down routine, aim to turn off electronics one or two hours before bed, dim the lights in the house and do a calming activity like reading, Schütz said. —Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025

The stock is dirt cheap versus the sum of its parts, and the looming spin-off of its electronics business this fall should help unlock some of that value. —Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025

It’s been five years since the Covid-19 pandemic began driving an unforeseen rise in demand for digital products and online experiences, and relief in the electronics supply chain still seems far away. —Steve Flagg, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025

That's a reality electronics retailer Best Buy acknowledged last year as Mr. Trump spoke about relying on tariffs to achieve his economic goals. —Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for electronics

• avionics
• histrionics
• hydroponics
• nucleonics
• ultrasonics
• conics
• onyx
• phonics
• sonics
• tonics
• harmonics
• ionics

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