headset

[hed-set]

noun

1. a device consisting of one or two earphones with a headband for holding them over the ears and with a microphone attached, used for telephone calls or other spoken communication over distance.

   One of the coaches on the sideline threw his headset to the ground and started yelling at the ref.

2. earphones or headphones.

   The house DJ set up a mixer and a mic, put on his headset, and got the party started.

3. Also called HMD. Also called Head Mounted Display,. a visor, goggles, etc., worn on the head and over the eyes to display digital content, as for virtual reality or augmented reality: The army will begin using the extended reality headset for live combat missions as well as training.

   A mid-range VR headset will have resolution comparable to more expensive headsets, but a smaller field of view.

   The army will begin using the extended reality headset for live combat missions as well as training.

headset

/ ˈhɛdˌsɛt /

noun

1. a pair of headphones, esp with a microphone attached

Word History and Origins

Origin of headset¹

First recorded in 1920–25; head + set

Example Sentences

Zuckerberg is later seen giving the president a gift that appears to be a gold and bejeweled Meta virtual reality headset.

From Los Angeles Times

European captain Luke Donald dished out virtual reality headsets, which could be programmed with all manner of abuse, to his players.

From BBC

Even Donald is expecting a "bear pit" at Bethpage and the skipper has handed out virtual reality headsets to the players to replicate the abuse they are expecting.

From BBC

Donald is taking no chances and has given his players virtual reality headsets which Rory McIlroy explained can be programmed to replicate the "sights and sounds" the away team are expecting.

From BBC

During Schrager’s report, “Monday Night Football” showed a live shot of Brady sitting in the Raiders coaches’ booth and wearing a headset.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• headphone 
• headphones