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

And that's not to mention surprise hits like Sea of Stars, Hi-Fi Rush and Dave the Diver.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2023

This El Pasoan graduate of New Mexico State, son of a golf coach, had quit the game and sold cellphones et al at Magnolia Hi-Fi near Seattle.

From Washington Post • May 19, 2022

However despite making a big splash with a lossless audio announcement of its own, Spotify’s new Hi-Fi tier missed its planned 2021 release window.

From The Verge • Jan. 20, 2022

Mills checked in with Salon about not just these future works, but also the "New Adventures in Hi-Fi" reissue.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2021

Electronics giant JB Hi-Fi this week warned its sales have suffered through July.

From Reuters • Jul. 22, 2021

Related Words

• audio system
• radio
• sound system