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wireless

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈwaɪɚləs/ · UK /ˈwaɪələs/

wireless means: Having no wires, or sending information without a wire connection.

adjective

WITHOUT WIRESB1

Having no wires, or sending information without a wire connection.

  • These headphones are wireless.
  • We installed a wireless network at home.
  • Does your computer support a wireless connection?

Similar words: cordless

Opposites: wired

Common phrases: wireless network, wireless headphones, wireless connection, wireless device

noun

NETWORK CONNECTIONB1

A connection to a computer network that works without wires.

  • The hotel offers free wireless.
  • My wireless stopped working this morning.
  • Can you connect to the wireless here?

Similar words: wi-fi

Common phrases: free wireless, wireless access, wireless stops working

RADIO COMMUNICATIONC1

The use of radio signals to send messages or sounds over a distance.

  • The ship sent a message by wireless.
  • Early wireless changed communication at sea.
  • They received the warning over the wireless.

Similar words: radio

Common phrases: by wireless, wireless communication, wireless operator

Questions about wireless

What does wireless mean?

Having no wires, or sending information without a wire connection.

What is wireless in other languages?

Türkçe: kablosuz · Español: inalámbrico · Français: sans fil · Deutsch: drahtlos · Italiano: senza fili · 日本語: 無線の

How do you pronounce wireless?

In American English /ˈwaɪɚləs/; in British English /ˈwaɪələs/.

How do you use wireless in a sentence?

These headphones are wireless. We installed a wireless network at home.

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