hi-fi

noun

ˈhī-ˈfī How to pronounce hi-fi (audio)
1
: high fidelity
2
: equipment for reproduction of sound with high fidelity

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Available in six styles—two of which are prescription-ready—each pair features polarized lenses, lightweight frames, noise-cancelling microphones, and open-ear hi-fi audio. — Matt Alderton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 These Samsung Galaxy 4 Pro earbuds are designed with high-res audio and 24-bit hi-fi codec, making music sound pristine. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026 The driver’s display also doubles as an infotainment system connected to a bespoke eight-speaker Morel hi-fi system. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026 Like many modern turntables, this one gives the user the option of analog connection to a hi-fi system via RCA outputs or Bluetooth pairing to wireless speakers or headphones. — New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hi-fi

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First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hi-fi was in 1934

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hi-fi

noun
ˈhī-ˈfī
1
: high fidelity
2
: equipment for reproduction of sound with high fidelity
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