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

Since then, the president has taken other steps to ease the tariff burden on U.S. companies, including a temporary exemption on electronics imports, including smartphones and computers. —Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 9 May 2025

There’s also a lot to learn from how electronics companies are starting to embrace sustainability; things like recycling programs and modular designs could really benefit apparel. —Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 2025

Leon Huang, electronics design and manufacturing strategist and CEO of RapidDirect, told Newsweek that the reasoning likely comes down to cost and efficiency. —Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025

The move expands Established’s portfolio beyond the electronics sector and into fashion. —Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2025

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