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: equipment for reproduction of sound with high fidelity

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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 See All Example Sentences for hi-fi

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hi-fi was in 1934

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“Hi-fi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hi-fi. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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hi-fi

noun
ˈhī-ˈfī
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: equipment for reproduction of sound with high fidelity
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