noun Uncommon

wiring

Wiring (noun) means a system of electrical wires installed in a building, device, or vehicle. Example: “The electrician found the wiring in the old house was dangerously outdated.”

noun

A system of electrical wires installed in a building, device, or vehicle.

"The electrician found the wiring in the old house was dangerously outdated."

"Faulty wiring is a common cause of house fires."

The process of installing electrical wires.

"The wiring of the new office took nearly a week."

"He hired a professional for the wiring rather than doing it himself."

How to use wiring

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe network of electrical wires in a building or machine, or the job of installing them.

Common pairings

electrical wiring faulty wiring rewire the wiring wiring diagram

Word forms

wirings plural

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Etymology

Formed from wire plus the suffix -ing.

Rhymes for wiring

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Frequently asked questions

What does “wiring” mean?

The word “wiring” means a system of electrical wires installed in a building, device, or vehicle. In plain terms, the network of electrical wires in a building or machine, or the job of installing them.

How do you use “wiring” in a sentence?

Here is “wiring” used in a sentence: “The electrician found the wiring in the old house was dangerously outdated.”

What part of speech is “wiring”?

“Wiring” is a noun.

Is “wiring” a common word?

“Wiring” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “wiring” have?

“Wiring” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a system of electrical wires installed in a building, device, or vehicle.

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