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wireless

Operating or transmitting signals without the use of wires. / A device or system that uses radio waves for communication.

Adjective[C/U] Both

This term evokes a sense of liberation and invisibility, shifting the focus from physical infrastructure to the air itself. It is primarily associated with modern convenience and the removal of tethering, creating a feeling of mobility and seamless connectivity.

While it originally referred specifically to radio technology in the early twentieth century, it now dominates the lexicon of digital networking. In professional contexts, it is the standard term for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies, though in casual speech, it often serves as a shorthand for any gadget that lacks a power cord or data cable.

Countable when referring to a specific radio set or device. Uncountable when referring to the general technology of signal transmission.

Meanings

Adjective

Operating or transmitting signals without the use of wires.

The office upgraded to a wireless network.

Noun

A device or system that uses radio waves for communication.

He spent the afternoon tinkering with his wireless.

Examples

I have a wireless mouse.

The headphones are wireless.

Is the internet wireless?

She bought a wireless keyboard yesterday.

I prefer using a wireless charger.

We connected to the wireless signal.

The students used wireless tablets in class.

School Life

I need a wireless connection for my trip.

Travel

The detective used a wireless transmitter for surveillance.

Detective

The company implemented a wireless infrastructure to boost efficiency.

Business

Early radio was often referred to simply as the wireless.

History

The museum displayed an antique wireless from the early century.

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