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

Indeed, in Jimmy Connors’ legendary run to the semifinals of the 1991 U.S. Open, his fourth-round opponent Aaron Krickstein wore a Sharp electronics patch on his shoulder. —Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2024

Newton Public Schools, which started school Tuesday, updated its electronics policy, barring students K-8 from using cellphones, smart watches and other personal devices at school. —Steph Solis, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024

Darren then spiraled through history as the headstrong Dr. Tony Newman, an electronics genius, on the 1966-67 ABC adventure series The Time Tunnel, also starring Robert Colbert. —Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Sep. 2024

The move shook Japan’s electronics sector and threatened to choke off global supplies of high-power magnets produced in Japan employing rare earths from China. —Mahnoor Khan, Fortune Asia, 2 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