electricity

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The energy carried by the flow of electric charge, used to power lights, machines, and devices.

   Their new car runs entirely on electricity.

2. 2
   noun

   Electric power supplied to homes and businesses, usually paid for as a utility.

   Our electricity bill goes up every winter.

3. 3
   noun

   A strong feeling of excitement shared by a group of people.

   There was a real electricity in the crowd before the band came on stage.

From electric + -ity.

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