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

Outdoor electronics enclosures could potentially allow wireless communication under some conditions while blocking interference under others. —New Atlas, 25 May 2026

Most recently, Singh served as VP and CIO at automotive electronics supplier Visteon. —John Kell, Fortune, 20 May 2026

His father was an electronics contractor; his mother was a teacher. —Brent Lang, Variety, 19 May 2026

This includes things like advanced electronics production, optics, military microelectronics, drone and missile component supply. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for electronics

• avionics
• histrionics
• hydroponics
• nucleonics
• ultrasonics
• conics
• onyx
• phonics
• sonics
• tonics
• harmonics
• ionics

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