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
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
Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Push button start, wireless charging and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard
Available interior features include a 10-inch head-up display, heated and ventilated front seats and an app to use your phone as a key.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 18 Apr. 2024
There are good things too: wireless earbuds, exciting new flavors of Doritos.
—Sam Anderson, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Both of these devices are rated IP68, but only the 50 Pro has wireless charging.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 16 Apr. 2024
Some are entirely wireless, meaning the all parts of the pump are contained in one unit, while others have discreet wires that connect to a small, separate motor.
—Simone Scully, Parents, 16 Apr. 2024
That insight underpins modern cellular and wireless communications.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Moving the shifter to the steering column opened up more space in the center console for storage, cupholders, wireless charging and a power and volume dial for audio.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2024
Fairphone, the makers of the ultra-repairable Fairphone 5, have launched a new pair of easy-to-repair wireless earbuds.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 9 Apr. 2024
Dua Rashid / Gizmodo, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024
The excellent e-reader features the same sharp display and waterproofing found on the standard Paperwhite from 2021 but adds support for Qi wireless charging and an automatic light sensor.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 22 Mar. 2024
In addition to two-device wireless charging, the center console offers a bin for the rear passengers’ use.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 19 Mar. 2024
For the past several years, nearly every device that offers wireless charging has relied on the Qi wireless charging standard.
—Brandon Widder, The Verge, 29 Feb. 2024
The OnePlus 12 does even better with a 50-watt proprietary wireless charger (and still supporting the Qi wireless charging standard at lower wattages).
—Anshel Sag, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Small changes improve convenience, such as the wireless charging pad that sits within a hand’s reach of the driver.
—Laura Burstein, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2024
SpaceX Further Reading Forget 5G wireless, SpaceX and T-Mobile want to offer Zero-G coverage
The plan for Starlink Direct to Cell is different thanks to a lot of foundational improvements over what's currently available.
—Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 12 Oct. 2023
The wireless, 75 percent board features an adjustable kickstand, for one, along with cylindrical keycaps that give it a quieter, more modern feel than the Q1 Pro.
—Brandon Widder, The Verge, 28 Dec. 2023
Adjective
Then, keep scrolling to check out even more comfortable Hanes wireless bras below.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Push button start, wireless charging and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard
Available interior features include a 10-inch head-up display, heated and ventilated front seats and an app to use your phone as a key.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 18 Apr. 2024
There are good things too: wireless earbuds, exciting new flavors of Doritos.
—Sam Anderson, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Both of these devices are rated IP68, but only the 50 Pro has wireless charging.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 16 Apr. 2024
Some are entirely wireless, meaning the all parts of the pump are contained in one unit, while others have discreet wires that connect to a small, separate motor.
—Simone Scully, Parents, 16 Apr. 2024
That insight underpins modern cellular and wireless communications.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Moving the shifter to the steering column opened up more space in the center console for storage, cupholders, wireless charging and a power and volume dial for audio.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2024
Fairphone, the makers of the ultra-repairable Fairphone 5, have launched a new pair of easy-to-repair wireless earbuds.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 9 Apr. 2024
Noun
Features like water and dust resistance, noise cancelation, multi-point connectivity, wireless charging, and mono-listening are also expected on most midrange to high-end buds these days.
—Dua Rashid / Gizmodo, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024
The excellent e-reader features the same sharp display and waterproofing found on the standard Paperwhite from 2021 but adds support for Qi wireless charging and an automatic light sensor.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 22 Mar. 2024
In addition to two-device wireless charging, the center console offers a bin for the rear passengers’ use.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 19 Mar. 2024
For the past several years, nearly every device that offers wireless charging has relied on the Qi wireless charging standard.
—Brandon Widder, The Verge, 29 Feb. 2024
The OnePlus 12 does even better with a 50-watt proprietary wireless charger (and still supporting the Qi wireless charging standard at lower wattages).
—Anshel Sag, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Small changes improve convenience, such as the wireless charging pad that sits within a hand’s reach of the driver.
—Laura Burstein, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2024
SpaceX Further Reading Forget 5G wireless, SpaceX and T-Mobile want to offer Zero-G coverage
The plan for Starlink Direct to Cell is different thanks to a lot of foundational improvements over what's currently available.
—Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 12 Oct. 2023
The wireless, 75 percent board features an adjustable kickstand, for one, along with cylindrical keycaps that give it a quieter, more modern feel than the Q1 Pro.
—Brandon Widder, The Verge, 28 Dec. 2023
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“Wireless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wireless. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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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
wireless
2 of 2 noun1
: communication at a distance involving signals transmitted by radio waves rather than over wires
2
chiefly British
: radio entry 1
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