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.
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In addition to Rogers’ substantial wireless reach, millions of Canadians rely on the diversified media and communication company for cable TV, telephone, and Internet services.
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Adjective
Move up to Centre-Line trim for an additional £2,500 and the CX-5 gains 19-inch alloys, leather upholstery, a powered tailgate, keyless entry, a heated steering wheel, a head-up display and wireless smartphone connectivity.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The systems have become wildly popular across the globe and many automakers manufacture vehicles with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay because of the strong demand.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Noun
Mint Mobile has dropped the prices for all its three-month premium wireless plans.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
In addition to Rogers’ substantial wireless reach, millions of Canadians rely on the diversified media and communication company for cable TV, telephone, and Internet services.
—Brooks Decillia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
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“Wireless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wireless. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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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
3
: of or relating to data communications using radio waves
a wireless Internet connection
wirelessly
adverb
wireless
2 of 2 noun1
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
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