Wi-Fi

American

[wahy-fahy] / ˈwaɪˌfaɪ /

Computers, Trademark.

a brand name certifying that a device or other product is compatible with a set of broadband wireless networking standards.

Wi-Fi British

/ ˈwaɪˌfaɪ /

noun

computing a system of accessing the internet from remote machines such as laptop computers that have wireless connections

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Etymology

Origin of Wi-Fi

First recorded in 1995–2000; wi(reless)-fi(delity), patterned after hi-fi

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Wi-Fi

When connected to Wi-Fi, you can make unlimited voice or video calls, send texts, plus share photos, videos and large files to anyone with an active WhatsApp account.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

In most countries, a Wi-Fi connection is required.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Most home camera systems connect to your Wi-Fi, and your protection is only as strong as the weakest link.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

United’s Friday announcement comes Delta CEO Ed Bastian doubled-down on his decision not to use Starlink for inflight Wi-Fi in an interview with The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

“I’ll bring this with me. I’m pretty sure Birdie’s has Wi-Fi, so we can set up your email when we get there.”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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