electric
/ɪˈlɛktrɪk/
noun
- A train, bus, or other vehicle that runs on electricity.
- Many rail companies are switching to electrics to reduce pollution.
- He commutes to work on an electric every morning.
- The city is replacing its old diesel buses with electrics.
adjective
- Relating to or powered by electricity.
- We bought an electric kettle to boil water faster.
- The electric car runs quietly compared to a gasoline engine.
- He got an electric shock when he touched the exposed wire.
- Very exciting or thrilling.
- The atmosphere in the stadium was electric during the final match.
- There was an electric energy in the room as the winner was announced.
- Her speech had an electric effect on the audience.