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Definition of headset

headset

/ˈhɛdˌsɛt/
head · set
Plural:headsets
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headset Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A pair of headphones, typically with an attached microphone, worn on the head for two-way communication or listening to audio.

Example

"The customer service representative put on her headset before answering the next incoming call."

2

A wearable display device strapped over the eyes and head to provide an immersive virtual reality or augmented reality experience.

Example

"Students used a virtual reality headset to explore a three-dimensional reconstruction of ancient Rome."

3

The set of bearings and cups on a bicycle frame that connects the front fork to the head tube and allows the handlebars to turn smoothly.

Example

"The mechanic tightened the bicycle's headset to eliminate the rattling in the front fork."

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• Nearby Words

headrest
headroom
headscarf
headset
headshake
headship
headshot

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