HDMI

American  

abbreviation

Digital Technology, Trademark.

1. high-definition multimedia interface: a brand name for a digital interface standard for connecting peripheral devices to a high-definition screen, as a video game console to a television or computer.

   HDMI port;

   HDMI cable.

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HDMI British  

abbreviation

1. high definition multimedia interface

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Etymology

Origin of HDMI

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

The system can connect to three devices through HDMI, Optical, and auxiliary inputs, and it also supports wireless bluetooth.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

Beyond its normal use, the DualUp can display two sources at once, whether it’s a computer and a game console hooked into USB-C and HDMI, respectively, or some other mix of gadgets.

From The Verge • Jul. 22, 2022

Inside the sphere was an “audiophile-grade” 25-watt amplifier that could power passive speakers — this remains the Q’s most unique hardware component — along with connections for optical, Micro HDMI, and ethernet.

From The Verge • Jun. 27, 2022

The SNC75 features hookups for HDMI, optical audio, and USB inputs and supports 4K passthrough with Dolby Vision and HDR10 support.

From The Verge • Apr. 8, 2022

You could also add a fifth display to connect through HDMI, although Apple doesn’t make one of those, so you’ll have to turn to a different company for that.

From The Verge • Mar. 8, 2022