wiring

1 of 2

noun

wir·​ing ˈwī(-ə)r-iŋ 

plural wirings

1

: the act of providing or using wire

2

: a system of wires

especially : an arrangement of wires used for electric service distribution

plumbing and wiring

(figurative) the brain's wiring

A licensed electrician must be contacted to make repairs if there's damage or if water has entered the walls around electric wirings.

—Luis Zambrano

wiring

2 of 2

present participle of wire entry 2

Examples of wiring in a Sentence

Noun

All the wiring in the house needs to be replaced.

He fixed the radio's wiring.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This separates two wiring networks that traditionally competed for space above the transistors. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

Windows, doors, a bathroom, a kitchenette, partitions, wiring and furniture all connect to the main structure. — Rolanas Kutra, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

The cause of the blaze turned out to be related to construction on a sauna on the site and the involved wiring. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

The job involves installing new wiring, which must meet the local building codes and often requires trenching to run the line to its location. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for wiring

• firing
• hiring
• quiring
• tiring
• acquiring
• admiring
• aspiring
• conspiring
• enquiring
• expiring
• inspiring
• perspiring

Kids Definition

wiring

noun

1

: the act of providing or using wire

2

: a system of wires

especially : an arrangement of wires used for electric distribution