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: equipment for reproduction of sound with high fidelity

Examples of hi-fi in a Sentence

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Electro-Cumbia beats on the high-end hi-fi, soft red lighting, a dreamlike atmosphere: Daydream is an alluring little hideout on SE Clinton, where there’s always a live DJ and the drinks skewer trendily low ABV. Jordan Michelman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 July 2025 The turntable ships with an integrated MM phono pre-amp for use with a hi-fi amplifier that doesn't have its own phono stage. New Atlas, 2 July 2025 Designed to be the ultimate loudspeaker for hi-fi enthusiasts, it was also made to be incredible accurate in the studio. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 July 2025 Following on from last year’s M100 buds, the A100 offer a more compact and lightweight design, but with plenty of the brand’s hi-fi heritage still built in. Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 28 June 2025 Quad says it’s been overwhelmed by demand for its new products which captured the imagination of music lovers and hi-fi fans around the world, making Quad’s reborn classic pre/power amp a best seller once again. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025 Haier Smart Home has announced a global partnership with KEF, that will see the British hi-fi specialist tweak the sound on a bunch of its 2025 TV models. Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 Qobuz Connect enables users to stream music directly using Qobuz to control their compatible hi-fi devices without the need for third-party applications. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 Fell Audio is a disruptive British hi-fi brand that has been shaking up the market with affordable audio separates made in the UK. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hi-fi was in 1948

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“Hi-fi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hi-fi. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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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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