headset

American  

[hed-set] / ˈhɛdˌsɛt /

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.

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headset British  

/ ˈhɛdˌsɛt /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of headset

First recorded in 1920–25; head + set

Example Sentences

Headset users will be able to immerse themselves among the dancing from the comfort of their own homes, or select other experiences.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2023

They also said he logged into his mother’s Amazon account and ordered an Oculus Virtual Reality Headset the morning after she died.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2022

This bundle from Antonline also includes a physical copy of Pokémon Legends: Arceus and a Nyko NS-4500 Wired Gaming Headset for the usual $349.99 price of the console alone.

From The Verge • Sep. 1, 2022

Microsoft’s Xbox Stereo Headset is down to its lowest price of $45 once again at Walmart.

From The Verge • May 7, 2022

Xbox Wireless Headset $100 You don’t have to miss a call while you game thanks to Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless Headset.

From The Verge • Apr. 12, 2022

Related Words

• headphone
• headphones