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

Electronics Category Shows Traditional Strength While Cyber Monday may have evolved far beyond its origins as a day for electronics deals, the category continues to show remarkable strength. —Kiri Masters, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024

Who has the best Cyber Monday deals? Amazon, Walmart, and Target have some of the best electronics deals on items like Apple AirPods and vacuums, while Spanx, Nordstrom, and Alo Yoga have excellent fashion deals on fall and winter clothing. —Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024

Shares of the electronics retailer shed more than 5% in Tuesday’s session. —Zev Fima,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2024

This round-up features just 20 of Amazon’s electronics deals. —Christopher Murray, Fox News, 21 Nov. 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