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

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

Computing and electronics equipment manufacturing, the largest sector by profit amount, saw earnings more than double from a year ago. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 1 June 2026

The firm is also key to New Delhi’s plans for making the country an electronics powerhouse, Reuters noted. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 22 June 2026

Score savings on a lightweight carry-on bag with an expandable design, a travel backpack with comfortable straps, a handy electronics organizer, and more must-haves. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for electronics

• avionics
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• hydroponics
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• onyx
• phonics
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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