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

United raved about its free speedy Starlink Wi-Fi at a media event in Los Angeles last week.

From The Wall Street Journal

Delta said it plans to use Amazon’s nascent Leo satellite-internet business to provide Wi-Fi on an initial 500 aircraft starting in 2028.

From The Wall Street Journal

Earlier this week, the Federal Communications Commission banned foreign-made commercial Wi-Fi routers, many manufactured in China and Vietnam.

From Barron's

Everything from free speedy Wi-Fi to lie-flat beds with privacy doors.

From The Wall Street Journal

No way—not even with basic technology you find just about anywhere, like TV, Wi-Fi and outlets for your devices.

From The Wall Street Journal