electricity

noun
UK: /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
US: /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/

  1. A form of energy that can produce light, heat, and power, and that is carried by moving electrons.

    1. We need electricity to power the lights. [ ] [ ]
    2. The factory uses a lot of electricity to run its machinery, increasing costs. [ ] [ ]

  2. The supply of electric power, especially to a building.

    1. Did you pay the electricity bill? [ ] [ ]
    2. The landlord is responsible for ensuring the electricity is safely connected in the building. [ ] [ ]

  3. A feeling of excitement or tension.

    1. There was electricity in the air before the show. [ ] [ ]
    2. The negotiation had a palpable electricity as both sides awaited the critical decision. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

power voltage charge excitement energy dynamism
electricity transitive-verb

  1. To equip or supply with electricity.

    1. We will electricity the rural area. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government plans to electricity remote villages to improve living standards. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "electricity" in English means: A form of energy that can produce light, heat, and power, and that is carried by moving electrons., The supply of electric power, especially to a building., A feeling of excitement or tension..

The phonetic transcription of "electricity" is /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/ in British English and /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "electricity": power, voltage, charge, excitement, energy, dynamism.

Example usage of "electricity": "We need electricity to power the lights.". More examples on the page.