electronics

plural noun

elec·​tron·​ics i-ˌlek-ˈträ-niks How to pronounce electronics (audio)
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 brand's Weekender has a separate shoe compartment and an electronics section with a padded laptop sleeve, as well as slots, pouches, and pockets for cords, a powerbank, and other essentials. Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2024 Its launch has been delayed repeatedly as the carmaker worked to sort out electronics issues. Siddharth Philip, Fortune Europe, 23 Feb. 2024 The project from the South Korean electronics giant is expected to create 2,000 jobs just outside of Austin. Matt Egan, CNN, 14 Feb. 2024 But the Chinese electronics giant is having a comeback with a buzzy return to the high-end phone market that’s pulling consumer attention away from Apple’s iPhone. Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 4 Jan. 2024 At 14, Walter worked at an electronics surplus store and devotedly read magazines like Electronics World. Alex Traub, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2024 The retired electronics worker logged his 10,000th hour volunteering at the Tech Interactive in downtown San Jose this past week, a milestone that prompted a surprise celebration Thursday from the science center’s staff and Clendenin’s fellow volunteers. Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2024 Presumably this might exclude websites belonging to companies like the pet care retailer Chewy, or the electronics seller Best Buy. FreshDirect, Instacart, Chewy and Best Buy are not parties to the suit. Brian Fung, CNN, 28 Sep. 2023 Headphone and audio deals Clothing deals Smart-home deals Mattress and bedding deals Tech and electronics deals Fitness deals Headphone and audio deals Get better sound quality and block out more noise on your commutes with these headphones that are marked down for Black Friday. Bellamy Richardson, wsj.com, 20 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of electronics was in 1908

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Cite this Entry

“Electronics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electronics. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

electronics

noun
elec·​tron·​ics i-lek-ˈträn-iks How to pronounce electronics (audio)
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 How to pronounce electronics (audio)
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
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