headset
|head/set|
B1
/ˈhɛdˌsɛt/
audio communication device
Etymology
Etymology Information
'headset' originates from the combination of 'head' and 'set', where 'head' refers to the part of the body and 'set' implies a collection or arrangement.
Historical Evolution
'headset' was formed in modern English by combining 'head' and 'set' to describe a device worn on the head.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a set of equipment worn on the head', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device worn on the head that contains a microphone and one or two speakers, used for communication or listening to audio.
She used a headset to participate in the online meeting.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/08 06:12