electric

/ɪˈlɛktrɪk/
noun
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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