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

The electronics category is packed with Apple deals, including the popular AirPods Max wireless headphones, which are currently slashed to their lowest price all month. —Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024

Topping the list of the most faked was electronics retailer Best Buy and its tech repair service Geek Squad. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 26 June 2024

Best Buy is offering impressive electronics deals today. —Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 24 June 2024

The money, $40 per month per child over the summer break, will be sent automatically as to electronics benefits transfer (EBT) cards, which can be used like CalFresh benefits to purchase groceries. —Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 10 June 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