headset

noun

head·​set ˈhed-ˌset How to pronounce headset (audio)
plural headsets
1
: a support framework with attached electronic devices that is worn on the head: such as
a
: an earphone or a pair of earphones held on the head by a band
Earbuds, tiny round speakers which fit snugly into the ear, are near-invisible as they don't use a headband, but they don't fit every ear. The traditional banded headsets either completely enclose the ear or just sit gently over the opening.Joe Brown
Using discreet headsets with single earpiece headphones, the free audio-described tour will be delivered by a professional audio describer.Lincoln Tan
especially : such a headset that also includes an attached microphone
All you need for this is a hands-free headset for your telephone. Once you're properly equipped, you can make personal phone calls while simultaneously using your computer for personal entertainment. Paul McFedries
b
: virtual reality hardware (such as goggles and headphones) that is held on the head by one or more bands or straps
… stitches together multiple images to create a panoramic, 360-degree environment, and provides a virtual-reality headset to put you in the middle of a real video. You merely glance left or right, up or down, to see a different portion of the 3-D world you're in.Jake Kirchner
2
: the support framework of a headset
Google Glass—the wearable computer mounted in the headset of a pair of glasses—was launched by the data giant in February 2013.David McNamee

Examples of headset in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Apple’s Vision Pro could also face more competition in the market as Huawei is reportedly gearing up to launch its own competing headset as soon as next week. Dylan Butts, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024 This is the second official wireless Xbox headset since the Xbox 360, after Microsoft launched the first Xbox Wireless Headset in March 2021. Tom Warren, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2024 With my headset on, the distractions were instantly tuned out. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 14 Oct. 2024 Imagine if the next generation of low-vision eyewear engineers could collaborate with Apple’s Vision Pro team or those delivering Meta’s Quest headsets. Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for headset 

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Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of headset was in 1900

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“Headset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headset. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

headset

noun
head·​set -ˌset How to pronounce headset (audio)
: a pair of headphones

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