wireless

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adjective

wire·​less ˈwī(-ə)r-ləs 

1

: having no wire or wires

specifically : operating by means of transmitted electromagnetic waves

a wireless remote

2

a

: of or relating to radiotelephony, radiotelegraph, or radio

a wireless phone

b

: of or relating to data communications using radio waves

wireless Internet access

wirelessly adverb

wireless

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noun

1

a

: telecommunication (such as wireless telegraphy or radiotelephony) involving signals transmitted by radio waves rather than over wires

also : the technology used in radio telecommunication

b

: access to a wireless Internet network

a coffee shop with excellent wireless

2

chiefly British : radio

Examples of wireless in a Sentence

Adjective

The video game console comes with wireless controllers.

The café offers free wireless Internet access.

Noun

She listened to the wireless every Monday night.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

For gamers on the go, the Razer Orochi V2, discounted by 41%, is a portable gaming mouse with versatile wireless options and customizable settings. —Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025

Shares of the wireless communications infrastructure company have gained more than 12% so far in 2025, trouncing the S & P 500. —Brian Evans, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025

Noun

Now Campfire Audio has announced its new Axion earphones as an alternative to wireless. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025

Soundcore Deals The true wireless Anker Soundcore Space A40 offer solid noise-cancellation, four different ear tip sizes, a detailed app to customize EQ settings, and 10 hours of battery life. —Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing wireless

• wireless provider
• wireless telegraphy
• wireless telephone

Kids Definition

wireless

1 of 2 adjective

wire·​less ˈwī(ə)r-ləs 

1

: having no wire or wires

2

: of or relating to radio communications

a wireless phone

3

: of or relating to data communications using radio waves

a wireless Internet connection

wirelessly adverb

wireless

2 of 2 noun

1

a

: communication at a distance involving signals transmitted by radio waves rather than over wires

b

: access to a wireless Internet network

2

chiefly British : radio entry 1