Wifi: meaning, definitions and examples

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wifi

[ ˈwaɪfaɪ ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

internet connection

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows electronic devices to connect to the internet without the need for cables.

Synonyms

internet connection, wireless internet.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
wifi	Typically used when referring to the wireless network available in a specific location, such as at home, in a cafe, or in an office. Do you have the wifi password? The wifi here is very slow.
wireless internet	Used to emphasize that the internet access is wireless rather than through a cable, often in technical or formal contexts. Our new office supports wireless internet. Wireless internet is available throughout the hotel.
internet connection	Used more broadly to talk about both wired and wireless connections to the internet, and often in discussions about the quality, availability, or speed of the service. My internet connection keeps dropping. We need to upgrade our internet connection.

Word

Description / Examples

wifi

Typically used when referring to the wireless network available in a specific location, such as at home, in a cafe, or in an office.

Do you have the wifi password?
The wifi here is very slow.

wireless internet

Used to emphasize that the internet access is wireless rather than through a cable, often in technical or formal contexts.

Our new office supports wireless internet.
Wireless internet is available throughout the hotel.

internet connection

Used more broadly to talk about both wired and wireless connections to the internet, and often in discussions about the quality, availability, or speed of the service.

My internet connection keeps dropping.
We need to upgrade our internet connection.

Examples of usage

I need to connect my phone to the Wi-Fi to check my emails.
The hotel offers free Wi-Fi to all guests.

Translations

Translations of the word "wifi" in other languages:

🇵🇹 Wi-Fi

🇮🇳 वाई-फाई

🇩🇪 WLAN

🇮🇩 Wi-Fi

🇺🇦 Wi-Fi

🇵🇱 Wi-Fi

🇯🇵 Wi-Fi (ワイファイ)

🇫🇷 Wi-Fi

🇪🇸 Wi-Fi

🇹🇷 Wi-Fi

🇰🇷 와이파이 (Wi-Fi)

🇸🇦 واي فاي

🇨🇿 Wi-Fi

🇸🇰 Wi-Fi

🇨🇳 无线网络 (Wúxiàn wǎngluò)

🇸🇮 Wi-Fi

🇮🇸 Wi-Fi

🇰🇿 Wi-Fi

🇬🇪 ვაიფაი (Wi-Fi)

🇦🇿 Wi-Fi

🇲🇽 Wi-Fi

Etymology

The term 'Wi-Fi' is a play on the word 'Hi-Fi' (high fidelity) and was developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance as a brand name for products using the IEEE 802.11 standards. The technology was first released for consumers in 1997 and has since become a common method for wireless internet access in homes, businesses, and public spaces.