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

Any shortage of helium could hit markets such as semiconductors, aerospace, and electronics manufacturing. —Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026

These plastics appear in countless products, including food packaging and water bottles; medical equipment, such as syringes and IV bags; electronics casings and appliances; automotive parts; and construction materials, such as pipes and insulation. —André O. Hudson, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026

On the same day, the group also claimed to have breached Verifone, an electronics payments provider. —Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026

Weston then moved to Hamburg, Germany, in 1969 to work for Plath, an electronics manufacturer. —IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for electronics

• avionics
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• nucleonics
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• onyx
• phonics
• sonics
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• harmonics
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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