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Definition of handset

handset

/ˈhænd.sɛt/
hand · set
Plural:handsets
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handset Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A portable cellular telephone or smartphone viewed as a physical hardware device, especially in contrast to its subscriber plan or SIM card.

Example

"Customers can upgrade to the latest handset after completing two years of their mobile service contract."

2

The detachable, handheld component of a landline telephone or radio transceiver that contains both the earpiece and the mouthpiece.

Example

"She picked up the handset, dialed the extension number, and waited for someone at the front desk to answer."

3

British A handheld electronic remote control unit used to operate a television, game console, or other machinery.

Example

"He used the handset to adjust the volume on the television from across the living room."

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• Nearby Words

handrail
handroll
handsaw
handset
handsewn
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handshaking

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Handset. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/handset
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