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

In recent years, the electronics industry has embraced iridium for LED production and advanced display technologies. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025

That said, the broader direction in electronics favors SiTime’s approach. —Dave Altavilla, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

Last week the hacks finally returned Read’s SUV, but with its electronics system totally wrecked. —Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025

This electronics organizer features two main zippered compartments, each housing multiple elastic mesh pockets. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 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