Electric
Adjective
UK
/ɪˈlek.trɪk/
US
/ɪˈlek.trɪk/
Definition
Powered by electricity, or full of strong excitement.
Example
"An electric fan keeps the room cool."
"Many households now use electric vehicles to save fuel and reduce air pollution."
"The event had an electric atmosphere that made the crowd cheer all day."
Explanation
“Electric” relates to electricity, which is the energy that powers lights, machines, and devices. For example, an electric car runs on electricity instead of fuel. It can also describe something exciting or full of energy, like “an electric atmosphere” at an event. Electric is often used for things that run on electricity, such as electric fans, electric stoves, and electric lights. The word is mostly about energy that moves through wires and powers everyday life.