Bluetooth

American  

[bloo-tooth] / ˈbluˌtuθ /

noun

Computers, Trademark.

1. a brand name for a wireless networking technology that uses short-wave radio frequencies to interconnect cell phones, portable computers, and other wireless electronic devices.

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Bluetooth British  

/ ˈbluːˌtuːθ /

noun

1. a short-range radio technology that allows wireless communication between a computer and a keyboard, between mobile phones, etc

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Etymology

Origin of Bluetooth

C20: after the 10th-century Danish King Harald Blatand (Harold Bluetooth), instrumental in uniting warring factions in Scandinavia

Example Sentences

He said the app used Bluetooth technology to share images of the results forms from polling stations and voting data without internet access.

From BBC

Thankfully, more airlines are adding Bluetooth compatibility to screens, but meanwhile consider investing in the AirFly Pro 2, a tiny $60 dongle that plugs into the seat back screen and lets you use wireless headphones.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Intelligent” helmets with integrated Bluetooth headsets continuously blast alerts and warnings from the app into the ears of workers.

From The Wall Street Journal

My helmet is set up with Bluetooth speakers and a mic so that I can stay in touch and listen to music.

From The Wall Street Journal

The product, called Life360 Pet GPS, uses cellular, GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology so people can accurately pinpoint where their furry friends are.

From Los Angeles Times