wiring

noun

wir·​ing ˈwī(-ə)r-iŋ 

plural wirings

1

: the act of providing or using wire

2

: a system of wires

especially : an arrangement of wires used for electric service distribution

plumbing and wiring

(figurative) the brain's wiring

A licensed electrician must be contacted to make repairs if there's damage or if water has entered the walls around electric wirings.

—Luis Zambrano

Examples of wiring in a Sentence

All the wiring in the house needs to be replaced.

He fixed the radio's wiring.

Recent Examples on the Web

Tetra Tech began design work in January under the bureau’s direction, developing plans to restore wiring to lighting along the roadway, barriers, ramps, stairways and arches. —City News Service, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026

Schmidt said homeowners can make sure proper electricians are doing all their wiring. —Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026

The 48-volt system improves efficiency, allows for additional electrical bandwidth and saves weight through the reduction of wiring, officials have said. —Michael Wayland, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026

In winter, have pros inspect coils, refrigerant, ducts, wiring, the condenser, and thermostat. —Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for wiring

• firing
• hiring
• quiring
• tiring
• acquiring
• admiring
• aspiring
• conspiring
• enquiring
• expiring
• inspiring
• perspiring

Kids Definition

wiring

noun

1

: the act of providing or using wire

2

: a system of wires

especially : an arrangement of wires used for electric distribution