Technology / A2

WEYE-uh-l-uh-s/ˈwaɪələs/

Wireless means working without cables: wireless internet, a wireless mouse, wireless headphones. Wi-Fi is the everyday cousin for internet. Wired is the opposite (with a cable). Old British wireless also meant a radio — extra history. Do not write wireless for tireless (never tired).

Meaning

Working without cables, by radio signals.

Examples

• “The classroom has wireless internet.”
• “The library has free wireless access.”
• “He lost the wireless mouse behind the sofa.”

Good to know

wireless internet / headphones. Everyday cousin: Wi-Fi. Opposite: wired.

Near in meaning

Wi-Fi

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