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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Owner Wesley Katzir rigs rooms with such top-of-the-line gear as Nagra hi-fi equipment from Switzerland and Devore Fidelity speakers, handcrafted in Brooklyn for $116,000 a pair. — Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026 In the changeover, local DJ and sound designer Max Ville helped customize a hi-fi lounge adjacent to the dining room, embodying Brock’s zeal for collectible vinyl. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for hi-fi

Word History

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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