noun
electricity
ee-lehk-TRIH-sih-tee
noun
1
A form of energy caused by the movement of charged particles, used to power lights, appliances, and machines.
"The storm knocked out electricity across the whole town."
"Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity."
2
A feeling of intense excitement or tension.
"There was electricity in the room as the results were announced."
How to Use Electricity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe power that runs lights and appliances, or figuratively, a thrilling sense of tension.
Common pairings
generate electricity
electricity bill
supply of electricity
Word Forms
electricities plural
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Etymology
Formed from electric plus the suffix -ity; ultimately traces to Greek ēlektron, "amber," since static electricity was first observed by rubbing amber.