wiring

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: wirings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A set of electric wires.

Noun

Examples

They had to replace most of the wiring after the fire.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The act or process of installing such a set of wires.

Noun

Examples

The plumbing is done, and the wiring comes next.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “wiring” mean?

A set of electric wires.

Is “wiring” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.