I. ˈwī(-ə)r-ləs adjective
Date: 1894
1. : having no wire or wires ; specifically : operating by means of transmitted electromagnetic waves
a wireless remote
2.
a. : of or relating to radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, or radio
a wireless phone
b. : of or relating to data communications using radio waves
wireless Internet access
• wire·less·ly adverb
II. noun
Date: 1903
1. : telecommunication (as radiotelegraphy or radiotelephony) involving signals transmitted by radio waves rather than over wires ; also : the technology used in radio telecommunication
2. chiefly British : radio