hi-fi

[hahy-fahy]

noun

1. high fidelity.

2. a phonograph, radio, or other sound-reproducing apparatus possessing high fidelity.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of such apparatus; high-fidelity.

hi-fi

/ ˈhaɪˈfaɪ /

noun

1. 1. short for high fidelity

   2. ( as modifier )

      hi-fi equipment

2. a set of high-quality sound-reproducing equipment

Word History and Origins

Origin of hi-fi¹

1945–50, shortened form of high fidelity

Example Sentences

The first thing Alvarez did was truck in a new hi-fi system and put Franca’s busy slate of DJ programming quite literally front and center behind the bar.

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It went through some renovations and at times advertised that patrons would have access to private telephones, full tiled baths and “free hi-fi music.”

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Add the Record Club, a hi-fi listening experience, to your list.

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In his statement, the star criticised the platform for not offering hi-fi quality, lossless audio to its users.

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However, Swift is the first to reach the milestone based on music alone, as her rivals' fortunes incorporate business ventures in fashion, beauty products and hi-fi equipment.

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