wireless

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/ˈwaɪr.ləs/

adjective
using a system of radio signals rather than wires to connect computers, mobile phones, etc. to each other

wireless in a sentence

  • “I heard it on the wireless.”
  • “The setup instructions show how to secure your wireless broadband network.”
  • “The library provides free wireless access.”
  • “wireless applications / device / technology”

What does “wireless” mean?

wireless (adjective) means using a system of radio signals rather than wires to connect computers, mobile phones, etc. to each other. It is pronounced /ˈwaɪr.ləs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "wireless" mean?
wireless (adjective) means: using a system of radio signals rather than wires to connect computers, mobile phones, etc. to each other
How do you pronounce "wireless"?
"wireless" is pronounced /ˈwaɪr.ləs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "wireless" in a sentence?
Here is "wireless" used in a sentence: I heard it on the wireless.

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