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, Americanism; shortened form of high fidelity

Example Sentences

But there's more to the businessman than just his love of hi-fi, as Jacob Bernstein reports.

From The Daily Beast

He punched a button on the chair and the 600-dollar hi-fi selected a random tape.

From Project Gutenberg

Michael has a stereo hi-fi that he brought to the lab for use by all of us.

From Project Gutenberg

I played some hi-fi records, things she liked, until she fell asleep.

From Project Gutenberg

"That's what I thought," I said, getting up to switch on the hi-fi.

From Project Gutenberg

Just to keep the mood the same, I turned on my hi-fi and drew the loveseat up in front of the desk in my study.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• audio system
• radio
• sound system