Wi-Fi

[ 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.

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Example sentences from the Web for wi-fi

That could include private financial or personal information—like the credit-card numbers you used to pay for the corrupted Wi-Fi.
How ‘Ethical’ Hotel Chain Marriott Gouges Guests in the Name of Wi-Fi Security|Kyle Chayka|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And in either case, “the significant benefit from allowing Wi-Fi hotspots outweighs these concerns.”
How ‘Ethical’ Hotel Chain Marriott Gouges Guests in the Name of Wi-Fi Security|Kyle Chayka|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And, even in national parks, the hospitality industry is pushing for expanded 4G coverage and Wi-Fi access.
Keep Our Wilderness Off Of Wi-Fi|Michael Schulson|September 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Well someone gave that kid a banjo and a Wi-Fi connection and told him to go to town.
Michael Cera’s ‘true that’ Review: So Melancholy, So Cool, So Damn Long|Amy Zimmerman|August 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST

More hotels—and even cruise lines—will join the 21st century and offer free Wi-Fi.
14 Travel Predictions for 2014|Condé Nast Traveler|December 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for wi-fi

Wi-Fi

/ (ˈwaɪˌfaɪ) /

noun

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

Word Origin for Wi-Fi

C20: from wi (reless) fi (delity)

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