Definition of Headset

1. Noun. Receiver consisting of a pair of headphones.

Generic synonyms: Receiver, Telephone Receiver

Definition of Headset

1. Noun. A pair of headphones or earphones, or a singular headphone or earphone, typically with an attached microphone. ¹

2. Noun. (cycling) On a bicycle, the system of bearings that connects the fork to the frame. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Headset

1. a pair of earphones [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Headset

heads of agreement
heads of government
heads of hair
heads of household
heads of state
heads off
heads or tails
heads up
heads will roll
headsail
headsails
headscarf
headscarfed
headscarved
headscarves
headset (current term)
headsets
headsetted
headsful
headshake
headshakes
headshaking
headshell
headshells
headship
headships
headshot
headshots
headshrinker
headshrinkers

Literary usage of Headset

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Expertise in Design: Design Thinking Rresearh Symposium 6 by Yusuf Pisan, Nigel Cross, Ernest A. Edmonds (2003)
"The Xbox Live headset has a mute button to prevent local conversation being broadcast. However it was more common to see participants move the microphone ..."

2. Shifting Sands by Will Kester (2007)
"She listened to Mathew on the headset which Saleh couldn't hear and then said, ... She hit some buttons and pulled off the headset. She said to Saleh, ..."

3. Command and Control for War and Peace by Thomas P. Coakley, DIANE Publishing Company (1992)
"Each has a headset and can be in touch with you quickly. The team owner, sitting in a private box, has his own headset through which you keep him advised of ..."

4. Command and Control for War and Peace by Thomas P. Coakley, DIANE Publishing Company (1992)
"Each has a headset and can be in touch with you quickly. The team owner, sitting in a private box, has his own headset through which you keep him advised of ..."

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