hi-fi

American  

[hahy-fahy] / ˈhaɪˈfaɪ /

noun

1. high fidelity.

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

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adjective

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

hi-fi British  

/ ˈhaɪˈfaɪ /

noun

1. 1. short for high fidelity

   2. ( as modifier )

      hi-fi equipment

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

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Etymology

Origin of hi-fi

1945–50, shortened form of high fidelity

Example Sentences

He pieced together his first setup with two hi-fi record players his dad had in the attic.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

Related Words

• audio system
• radio
• sound system