headset
Americannoun
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a device consisting of one or two earphones with a headband for holding them over the ears and with a microphone attached, used for telephone calls or other spoken communication over distance.
One of the coaches on the sideline threw his headset to the ground and started yelling at the ref.
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earphones or headphones.
The house DJ set up a mixer and a mic, put on his headset, and got the party started.
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Also called HMD. Also called Head Mounted Display,. a visor, goggles, etc., worn on the head and over the eyes to display digital content, as for virtual reality or augmented reality: The army will begin using the extended reality headset for live combat missions as well as training.
A mid-range VR headset will have resolution comparable to more expensive headsets, but a smaller field of view.
The army will begin using the extended reality headset for live combat missions as well as training.
noun
Etymology
Origin of headset
Example Sentences
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Burger King is testing artificial intelligence-powered employee headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers and oversee store operations.
From BBC
The cameras zoom in on small figures of soldiers moving around the ruins, with the controllers directing the men on the ground through walkie-talkies, callsigns and headsets.
From BBC
He recommends using a headset or external microphone for best results.
The BlackBerry 5810 was the next step, providing internet capability and an external headset.
Donning video headsets and armed with nothing more than a joystick and the Olympics’ fastest fingers, these maestros have the exact same objective as the athlete they’re filming: to be the best in the world.
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