Wi-Fi

American  

[wahy-fahy] / ˈwaɪˌfaɪ /

Computers, Trademark.

1. a brand name certifying that a device or other product is compatible with a set of broadband wireless networking standards.

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Wi-Fi British  

/ ˈwaɪˌfaɪ /

noun

1. computing a system of accessing the internet from remote machines such as laptop computers that have wireless connections

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Etymology

Origin of Wi-Fi

First recorded in 1995–2000; wi(reless)-fi(delity), patterned after hi-fi

Example Sentences

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Wi-Fi

The company also must provide free broadband and Wi-Fi service for dozens of eligible community centers, including schools and libraries.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

"It's quite common for bars to provide free Wi-Fi with routers, so I'll provide free tokens," or units of AI usage, bar owner Song De told AFP.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

The company also is being asked to provide free broadband and Wi-Fi service for about 50 eligible institutions, including schools, libraries and community centers for several years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026

Caldwell’s first order of business was a complete Wi-Fi network overhaul.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

They met when he spotted her stretching just outside of the Dakota Countryside Inn, where she and Grandpa Ed decided to stay for a real bed and Wi-Fi and a free breakfast.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti