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

That’s not all – the electronics package is equally impressive. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

An Australian man survived more than two months lost at sea in 2023 with his dog Bella after rough seas damaged their boat and its electronics system. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

From electronics and tech gadgets to winter fashion, beauty, and home finds, Black Friday deals will be everywhere, and there will be plenty for us to shop. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Ukraine's General Staff that day said its forces hit an electronics plant in Oryol that makes components for the cruise and ballistic missiles Russia fires at Ukrainian cities. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 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