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

Read from left to right, these elements symbolize Sony’s transition from analog to digital technology, reflecting the transition in the electronics industry. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026

The hunt for electronics deals is a constantly changing one, as retailers and brands raise and lower prices in response to all sorts of factors. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026

Survival of electronics Space agencies are increasingly looking to the stars with nuclear ambitions. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 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

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