Word
headset
Phoneticshead·set, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhɛdˌsɛt/
UK/hˈɛdsɛt/
Definitions
01audio device
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing
n. a set of headphones, often with a microphone, used for talking on the phone or listening to audio.
n. an electronic device comprising headphones and usually an integrated microphone, allowing for hands-free communication or private audio monitoring.
“The office provided every employee with a wireless headset for taking customer calls.”
“The customer support representative adjusted her headset before answering the next call in the queue to ensure the microphone was positioned correctly.”
Synonyms
02virtual reality
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing
n. a device worn over the eyes and ears to experience virtual reality (VR).
n. a head-mounted display used to provide immersive virtual reality or augmented reality experiences.
“He put on the VR headset and felt like he was walking on the moon.”
“The latest virtual reality headset features high-resolution displays and integrated spatial audio to enhance the user's sense of presence within the digital environment.”
Synonyms
03bicycle part
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Sports Technical
n. the part of a bicycle that lets the handlebars turn the front wheel.
n. the set of bearings on a bicycle that provides a rotatable interface between the fork and the head tube of the frame.
“The bike felt shaky because the headset was loose and needed a quick repair.”
“After riding through the winter, the cyclist noticed a distinct grinding sensation in the headset, suggesting that the bearings required immediate cleaning and regreasing.”
Synonyms
Etymology
From head + set.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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