Electric (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective
  1. pertaining to, derived from, produced by, or involving electricity: an electric shock.
  2. producing, transmitting, or operated by electric currents: an electric bell;electric cord.
  3. electrifying; thrilling; exciting; stirring: The atmosphere was electric with excitement.
  4. (of a musical instrument)
    • producing sound by electrical or electronic means: an electric piano.
    • equipped with connections to an amplifier-loudspeaker system: an electric violin.
noun
  1. Railroads.
    • an electric locomotive.
    • a railroad operated by electricity.
  2. electricity: residential users of gas and electric.
  3. something, as an appliance, vehicle, or toy, operated by electricity.
  4. a substance that is a nonconductor of electricity, as glass or amber, used to store or to excite an electric charge.
adjective
  1. of, derived from, produced by, producing, transmitting, or powered by electricity
  2. (of a musical instrument) amplified electronically
  3. very tense or exciting; emotionally charged
noun
  1. an electric train, car, etc
  2. electricity or electrical power
  3. an electric circuit or electric appliances
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