wireless
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adjective \ˈwī(-ə)r-ləs\Definition of WIRELESS
1
: having no wire or wires; specifically : operating by means of transmitted electromagnetic waves <a wireless remote>
2
a : of or relating to radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, or radio <a wireless phone> b : of or relating to data communications using radio waves <wireless Internet access>
— wire·less·ly adverb
Examples of WIRELESS
- The video game console comes with wireless controllers.
- The café offers free wireless Internet access.
First Known Use of WIRELESS
1894
2wireless
nounDefinition of WIRELESS
1
: telecommunication (as radiotelegraphy or radiotelephony) involving signals transmitted by radio waves rather than over wires; also : the technology used in radio telecommunication
2
chiefly British : radio
Examples of WIRELESS
- She listened to the wireless every Monday night.
First Known Use of WIRELESS
1903
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