1 [U] a form of energy from charged ELEMENTARYPARTICLES, usually supplied as electric current through cables, wires, etc. for lighting, heating, driving machines, etc:
a waste of electricity * The electricity is off (= there is no electric power supply to the house).
2 [U,sing.] (written) a feeling of great emotion, excitement, etc.
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