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

See Examples For:

Wi-Fi

The company also must provide free broadband and Wi-Fi service for dozens of eligible community centers, including schools and libraries.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

The tents, which start at about $300 nightly, have furniture, electricity and Wi-Fi, but if you show up on a 93-degree afternoon, as I did, your un-air-conditioned tent will be about the same temperature.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

"It's quite common for bars to provide free Wi-Fi with routers, so I'll provide free tokens," or units of AI usage, bar owner Song De told AFP.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

He said it wouldn’t affect him much because he works in an office on Wi-Fi.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026

Maya-Jade had an iPad with her and she logged onto the Wi-Fi, explaining that they had to find “reputable sources.”

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman