noun
Bluetooth
BLOO-tooth
noun
1
A short-range wireless technology used to connect devices like phones, headphones, and speakers.
"She paired her headphones with her phone using Bluetooth."
verb
1
To send or receive data wirelessly between devices using this technology.
"He bluetoothed the photos over to his friend's laptop."
How to Use Bluetooth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA wireless way for nearby devices to connect and share data.
Common pairings
Bluetooth speaker
turn on Bluetooth
pair via Bluetooth
Word Forms
Bluetoothed past tense, Bluetooths singular
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Etymology
Named after Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson, a 10th-century king who united Danish tribes, since the technology similarly unites different devices.