electronics

plural noun

elec·​tron·​ics i-ˌlek-ˈträ-niks How to pronounce electronics (audio)
Synonyms of electronicsnext
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

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An electronics forensics expert observed that the circuit board was almost identical to one Libya had used in a prior terrorist bombing, according to the CIA. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 Get your child started early with their STEM education with this electronics exploration kit. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026 Read more below about the electronics thrift stores won’t accept and why. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 22 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for electronics

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of electronics was in 1908

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“Electronics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electronics. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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electronics

noun
elec·​tron·​ics i-lek-ˈträn-iks How to pronounce electronics (audio)
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 How to pronounce electronics (audio)
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
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