hi-fi

noun

ˈhī-ˈfī 

1

: high fidelity

2

: equipment for reproduction of sound with high fidelity

Examples of hi-fi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The driver’s display also doubles as an infotainment system connected to a bespoke eight-speaker Morel hi-fi system. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026

Like many modern turntables, this one gives the user the option of analog connection to a hi-fi system via RCA outputs or Bluetooth pairing to wireless speakers or headphones. — New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026

The company owns storied Danish hi-fi brand Dynaudio, along with Libratone, and says its in-vehicle entertainment systems have already been installed in nearly 3 million hybrids and electric cars. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Topping has unveiled the DX1 II, an affordable DAC and headphone amplifier aiming to bring warm, detailed hi-fi sound to digital music for under $150. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hi-fi

• apply
• awry
• belie
• bely
• bigeye
• bonsai
• buckeye
• comply
• coxae
• decry
• defy
• deny

Kids Definition

hi-fi

noun

ˈhī-ˈfī

1

: high fidelity

2

: equipment for reproduction of sound with high fidelity