wiring

noun

wir·​ing ˈwī(-ə)r-iŋ How to pronounce wiring (audio)
plural wirings
Synonyms of wiringnext
1
: the act of providing or using wire
2
: a system of wires
especially : an arrangement of wires used for electric service distribution
plumbing and wiring
(figurative) the brain's wiring
A licensed electrician must be contacted to make repairs if there's damage or if water has entered the walls around electric wirings. —Luis Zambrano

Examples of wiring in a Sentence

All the wiring in the house needs to be replaced. He fixed the radio's wiring.
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Mental states correspond to a particular physicality of the brain, meaning that sadness corresponds to specific wirings and firings in the brain. — Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Problems like peeling paint, roof damage or faulty wiring can hold up closing if the seller isn’t willing to fix them. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 31 July 2026 Before approving removal, ask the technician how the factory wiring will be restored. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 Normally, tau proteins are found throughout the brain and nervous system, helping to maintain the shape and structure of neuronal wiring. — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wiring

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of wiring was in 1552

Rhymes for wiring

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wiring
wiring diagram
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“Wiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wiring. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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wiring

noun
1
: the act of providing or using wire
2
: a system of wires
especially : an arrangement of wires used for electric distribution

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