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 two women were seen near the electronics section unwrapping items and attempting to hide them, according to the affidavit. —Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026

The only Brooklyn business on the list is Caprice Electronics, an electronics retailer right across the street from Mermaid Spa, at 2902 West 37th Street on Coney Island. —Brendan O'Connor, Curbed, 24 Feb. 2026

Suffice to say, an electronics case, like this one from Bagsmart, is absolutely necessary. —Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026

Their suit challenged an inheritance agreement at the electronics giant LG. —Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 18 Feb. 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