headset
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a set of headphones, often with a microphone, used for talking on the phone or listening to audio.
an electronic device comprising headphones and usually an integrated microphone, allowing for hands-free communication or private audio monitoring.
Simple“The office provided every employee with a wireless headset for taking customer calls.”
In context“The customer support representative adjusted her headset before answering the next call in the queue to ensure the microphone was positioned correctly.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a device worn over the eyes and ears to experience virtual reality (VR).
a head-mounted display used to provide immersive virtual reality or augmented reality experiences.
Simple“He put on the VR headset and felt like he was walking on the moon.”
In context“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.”
SynonymsVR gogglesHMD - 03 C2 Proficiency
the part of a bicycle that lets the handlebars turn the front wheel.
the set of bearings on a bicycle that provides a rotatable interface between the fork and the head tube of the frame.
Simple“The bike felt shaky because the headset was loose and needed a quick repair.”
In context“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
From head + set.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.