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headset.

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

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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

  2. Any electronic device worn on the head.

  3. On a bicycle, the system of bearings that connects the fork to the frame.

  4. A mindset.

    uncommon
Where this word comes from

From head + set.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.