wireless

/ˈwaɪərləs/

/ˈwaɪəlɪs/

Other forms: wirelessly; wirelesses

Definitions of wireless

1. noun

   medium for communication
   synonyms: radio, radiocommunication

   type of:

   broadcasting

   taking part in a radio or tv program
2. noun

   transmission by radio waves
   types:

   radiotelegraph, radiotelegraphy, wireless telegraphy

   telegraphy that uses transmission by radio rather than by wire

   radiotelephone, radiotelephony, wireless telephone

   telephony that uses transmission by radio rather than by wire

   type of:

   telecom, telecommunication

   (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically
3. noun

   a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves
   synonyms: radio

   types:

   radiotelegraph, radiotelegraphy, wireless telegraph, wireless telegraphy

   the use of radio to send telegraphic messages (usually by Morse code)

   type of:

   communication system

   a system for communicating
4. noun

   an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals
   synonyms: radio, radio receiver, radio set, receiving set, tuner

   types:

   clock radio

   a radio that includes a clock that can be set to turn it on automatically

   crystal set

   an early radio receiver using a crystal detector

   heterodyne receiver, superhet, superheterodyne receiver

   a radio receiver that combines a locally generated frequency with the carrier frequency to produce a supersonic signal that is demodulated and amplified

   push-button radio

   a radio receiver that can be tuned by pressing buttons

   type of:

   receiver, receiving system

   set that receives radio or tv signals
5. adjective

   having no wires
   “a wireless security system”

   antonyms:

   wired

   equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service

   bugged

   having hidden electronic eavesdropping devices

   connected

   wired together to an alarm system