handset

American  

[hand-set, hand-set, -set] / ˈhændˌsɛt, ˈhændˈsɛt, -ˌsɛt /

noun

1. Also called French telephone.  a telephone having a mouthpiece and earpiece mounted at opposite ends of a handle.

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verb (used with object)

handset, handsetting

1. to set (type) by hand.

adjective

1. (of type) set by hand.

2. (of a publication) printed directly from type set by hand.

handset British  

/ ˈhændˌsɛt /

noun

1. a telephone mouthpiece and earpiece mounted so that they can be held simultaneously to mouth and ear

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Etymology

Origin of handset

First recorded in 1915–20; hand + set

Example Sentences

That could then be combined with a revamped Siri early as March, providing an additional potential revenue source apart from the launch of new handsets.

From Barron's

It is more focused in handsets, autos, and industrial applications, and some industries have seen a cyclical slowdown.

From Barron's

It says this is necessary to help citizens verify the authenticity of a handset and report the suspected misuse of telecom resources.

From BBC

O2 told its customers they had 30 days to leave their contracts without any termination charges - though if their plan included a handset, they would still have to pay that off in full.

From BBC

Currently it is only possible to use it to text emergency services from newer iPhone and Android handsets.

From BBC