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

The ruling could bring relief to electronics vendors and retailers fearing the high import costs of Trump’s tariffs. —Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 29 May 2025

At the same time, there are some secular growth aspects to DuPont’s electronics division because of its role in the data center buildout and artificial intelligence adoption. —Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 May 2025

If Not Made in China, Then Where? President Trump’s tariffs have also laid bare the fault lines in global electronics production. —Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025

But mounting market pressure and growing recession fears have prompted a series of tariff adjustments in recent weeks, including a 90-day pause on duties for most countries and electronics exemptions from a 145% import tax on China. —Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 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