electricity

Energy that makes lights, machines, and other devices work.

• The house has no electricity.
• Wind can generate electricity.
• How much electricity does this machine use?

Similar words: electrical power, power

Common phrases: electricity bill, generate electricity, electricity supply

A strong feeling of excitement shared by people in a place or situation.

• There was electricity in the air.
• The audience felt the electricity of the performance.
• Their first meeting had a surprising electricity.

Similar words: excitement, thrill

Common phrases: electricity in the air, feel the electricity, electricity of something

The scientific study of electrical forces and how they behave.

• We study electricity in physics class.
• The course covers electricity and magnetism.
• Her research interests include electricity.

Common phrases: study electricity, electricity and magnetism, course in electricity