noun

electrics

Electrics (noun) means the electrical wiring and components of a machine, vehicle, or building. Example: “The mechanic checked the car's electrics after the headlights failed.”

noun

The electrical wiring and components of a machine, vehicle, or building.

"The mechanic checked the car's electrics after the headlights failed."

How to use electrics

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe electrical systems and wiring inside something, especially a vehicle or building.

When to use it

Mostly used informally, especially in British English, for cars and household systems.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “electrics” mean?

The word “electrics” means the electrical wiring and components of a machine, vehicle, or building. In plain terms, the electrical systems and wiring inside something, especially a vehicle or building.

How do you use “electrics” in a sentence?

Here is “electrics” used in a sentence: “The mechanic checked the car's electrics after the headlights failed.”

What part of speech is “electrics”?

“Electrics” is a noun.

What is the meaning of electrics?

"electrics" (noun) means the electrical wiring and components of a machine, vehicle, or building.