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

Owner Wesley Katzir rigs rooms with such top-of-the-line gear as Nagra hi-fi equipment from Switzerland and Devore Fidelity speakers, handcrafted in Brooklyn for $116,000 a pair. — Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026

In the changeover, local DJ and sound designer Max Ville helped customize a hi-fi lounge adjacent to the dining room, embodying Brock’s zeal for collectible vinyl. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Available in six styles—two of which are prescription-ready—each pair features polarized lenses, lightweight frames, noise-cancelling microphones, and open-ear hi-fi audio. — Matt Alderton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

These Samsung Galaxy 4 Pro earbuds are designed with high-res audio and 24-bit hi-fi codec, making music sound pristine. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 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