headset
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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.
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earphones or headphones.
The house DJ set up a mixer and a mic, put on his headset, and got the party started.
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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.
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The iPhone maker previously launched a mixed-reality headset called Vision Pro for $3,499, but sales have been lackluster.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
Next to it, a plant worker wears a VR headset to record his own endeavours to demonstrate what successful picking and sorting looks like.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
The debut temporary exhibition, “The Music Is Black: A British Story,” must be approached wearing a complimentary headset.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
Pricey devices such as the Apple Vision Pro, a headset that blends the digital and physical world so people can watch videos, play games, work and do other tasks, failed to become mainstream.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
His headset wasn't a helmet, and the sounds in his ears were, in fact, just sounds in his ears.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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