electro

¹

[ ih-lek-troh ]

noun

, plural e·lec·tros.

1. electrotype.

electro-

²

1. a combining form representing electric or electricity in compound words:

   electromagnetic.

electro-

¹

combining_form

1. electric or electrically

   electrocardiograph

   electrocute

2. electrolytic

   electroanalysis

electro

²

/ ɪˈlɛktrəʊ /

noun

1. short for electroplate electrotype

Word History and Origins

Origin of electro¹

By shortening

Origin of electro²

electr(ic) + -o-

Word History and Origins

Origin of electro¹

from New Latin, from Latin ēlectrum amber, from Greek ēlektron

Example Sentences

Thirteen new tracks that dive deeper into the slick electro aesthetics of the original.

From BBC

The track is a buzzing, galloping, pumping merger of punk-pop and electro, opening with an arena-sized “Hey-oh” chant and trying to get through the crisis on sheer momentum.

From New York Times

The tracks range from power ballads to zombie-folk, electro dance and empowerment pop.

From Seattle Times

Many acts perform in their national languages and some draw on folk traditions and instruments, though slick production and electro beats still predominate.

From Seattle Times

Bookmakers’ favorites this year include nonbinary Swiss singer Nemo’s powerhouse song “The Code” and Croatian singer-songwriter Baby Lasagna’s earwormy electro number “Rim Tim Tagi Dim.”

From Seattle Times