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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Just look at Wrensilva’s new all-in-one hi-fi system, the Studio. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 May 2026 The limited series, Clarke says, is where hi-fi book adaptations may have their best chance of flourishing. — Literary Hub, 19 May 2026 To address its irregular acoustics, Synchronized Swimming brought in Midnight Audio to create a hi-fi sound system. — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 The British loudspeaker manufacturer has grown rapidly in the last couple of years to establish a global footprint with over 50 employees and a significant share of the high-end hi-fi market. — New Atlas, 8 June 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hi-fi. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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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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