headset

noun
UK: /ˈhedset/
US: /ˈhedset/

  1. A device that combines headphones and a microphone.

    1. I use a headset to talk to my friends online.
    2. The customer service representative was wearing a headset while assisting callers.

  2. The earpiece and microphone worn by telephone operators or for two-way radio communication.

    1. She wore a headset all day at her call center job.
    2. Pilots rely on a headset for clear communication with air traffic control during flights.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "headset" in English means: A device that combines headphones and a microphone., The earpiece and microphone worn by telephone operators or for two-way radio communication..

The phonetic transcription of "headset" is /ˈhedset/ in British English and /ˈhedset/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "headset": "I use a headset to talk to my friends online.". More examples on the page.