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

During the booming electronics era, the Japanese brand Toto revolutionized the washlet in 1980 with a toilet seat attachment that uses warm water to cleanse. —Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024

Daisy, which launched earlier in this year, aims to make smart home technology more accessible to members of the public, according to CE Pro, a trade publication that covers the custom electronics business. —Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024

Here are 10 open jobs at KCI, including pay, education and experience prerequisites: Electronics Technician Pay: Starts at $22.61 per hour Details: The job consists of installing and repairing electronics systems like motion sensors, public address systems and card readers. —Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2024

But the importance of the world's premiere electronics market, and the need for help navigating it, are a constant. —Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 12 Dec. 2023

Samsung’s free-for-now AI smartphone features will get an update on Thursday, putting the South Korean electronics giant even further ahead of Apple in the race to bring generative AI to cell phones. —Laura Bratton, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024

Apple still says its repair program is best reserved for people who are experienced with electronics repairs. —Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 13 Dec. 2023

India is quietly grabbing from China more manufacturing of Apple’s iPhones and other electronics gear. —Alex Travelli, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2024

These new groups aimed to address widespread health problems in the growing electronics industry. —TIME, 3 Jan. 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