English Explanatory Dictionary

hi-fi

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. High fidelity.
  2. An electronic device used to play recorded sound, especially music.
adj
  1. modern, fashionable, hi-tech.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of hi-fi.

Pronunciation

/ˈhaɪˌfaɪ/ /ˌhaɪˈfaɪ/ en-us-hifi.ogg LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-hi-fi.wav

Word forms

hi-fi hi-fis HiFi more hi-fi most hi-fi

Etymology

Shortened form of high fidelity.

Synonyms

stereo sound system

Antonyms

lo-fi

Derived words

mini hi-fi mini hi-fi system Wi-Fi
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