Wi-Fi

American  

[wahy-fahy] / ˈwaɪˌfaɪ /

Computers, Trademark.

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

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Wi-Fi British  

/ ˈwaɪˌfaɪ /

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

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Wi-Fi

"I wouldn't have survived in this city if I didn't have the ability to sit, use Wi-Fi, and grab a coffee and feel like a part of society," he said.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

It infamously began removing them from all but its wide-body jets several years ago, arguing that travelers didn’t need them in this era of Wi-Fi and personal devices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

Not inoperable Wi-Fi like on my United flight, just no option at all.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

Its move follows years of complaints from passengers, who said that relying on personal devices left them with drained batteries, awkward viewing angles, and patchy Wi-Fi.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

“I move that the Wi-Fi question should be brought up at the next meeting. Anybody opposed? No? Motion passed!”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman