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

The ability to work from home, combined with nationwide wireless expansion, has also introduced new opportunities for certain rural populations, further redefining the nature of work in these communities. —William Jones, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025

An additional Type-C port draws power, and there's Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth connectivity on board for your wireless earbuds and headsets. —Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025

Noun

In a landmark step for sustainable transport, France has deployed the first motorway in the world equipped with a dynamic wireless charging system that allows electric vehicles to recharge directly while driving. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025

The projector also supports wireless mirroring using MirrorCast for Android devices and AirPlay for iOS. —PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 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