Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Wi-fi

//ˈwaɪ.faɪ// noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of several standards for short-range wireless data transmission (IEEE 802.11). uncountable
  2. 2
    Alternative spelling of Wi-Fi. alt-of, alternative, uncountable
  3. 3
    Wireless networking using one of these standards. uncountable

    "Mimi gave Fifi access to her Wi-Fi."

  4. 4
    The capability to connect to a Wi-Fi network. informal, uncountable

    "The refrigerator cost 1000 more dollars just because it had Wi-Fi, and I'm thinking "this is ridiculous"!"

  5. 5
    A Wi-Fi network. countable
Verb
  1. 1
    To equip with Wi-Fi; to Wi-Fi enable. transitive

    "What type of electronics will be immune from being Wi-Fied?"

  2. 2
    To connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi. transitive

    "The hotel manager even claims he's seen Red Sox problem child Manny Ramirez Wi-Fi-ing in the lobby on his Palm."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Coined in analogy to Hi-Fi as a trade name developed for the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (later Wi-Fi Alliance). Often analyzed as a shortened form of wireless fidelity (similar to how hi-fi is short for high fidelity); this is possibly due to the former slogan of the aforementioned Wi-Fi Alliance, The Standard for Wireless Fidelity.

Etymology 2

Coined in analogy to Hi-Fi as a trade name developed for the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (later Wi-Fi Alliance). Often analyzed as a shortened form of wireless fidelity (similar to how hi-fi is short for high fidelity); this is possibly due to the former slogan of the aforementioned Wi-Fi Alliance, The Standard for Wireless Fidelity.

See also for "wi-fi"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: wifi