plural headsets
1
: a support framework with attached electronic devices that is worn on the head: such as
a
: an earphone or a pair of earphones held on the head by a band
Earbuds, tiny round speakers which fit snugly into the ear, are near-invisible as they don't use a headband, but they don't fit every ear. The traditional banded headsets either completely enclose the ear or just sit gently over the opening.—
Joe Brown
Joe BrownUsing discreet headsets with single earpiece headphones, the free audio-described tour will be delivered by a professional audio describer.—Lincoln Tan
Lincoln Tan
especially
: such a headset that also includes an attached microphone
All you need for this is a hands-free headset for your telephone. Once you're properly equipped, you can make personal phone calls while simultaneously using your computer for personal entertainment. —Paul McFedries
Paul McFedries
b
: virtual reality hardware (such as goggles and headphones) that is held on the head by one or more bands or straps
… stitches together multiple images to create a panoramic, 360-degree environment, and provides a virtual-reality headset to put you in the middle of a real video. You merely glance left or right, up or down, to see a different portion of the 3-D world you're in.—Jake Kirchner
Jake Kirchner2
: the support framework of a headset
Google Glass—the wearable computer mounted in the headset of a pair of glasses—was launched by the data giant in February 2013.—David McNamee
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The headset weighs just 107g, compared to 515g for Meta’s Quest 3 or 127g for its predecessor.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The Vision Pro was not exactly a smash hit for Apple, but no one expected a $3,500 VR headset to have the same impact as the iPhone.
—Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
For gamers in need of a reliable wireless gaming headset, the 2022 Razer Barracuda X is a killer option at a 21% discount today.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
The heavy metal legends announced on Tuesday (March 11) that their 2024 Mexico City show has been optimized as an immersive experience on the Apple Vision Pro headset.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
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Andrew Williams, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The Vision Pro was not exactly a smash hit for Apple, but no one expected a $3,500 VR headset to have the same impact as the iPhone.
—Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
For gamers in need of a reliable wireless gaming headset, the 2022 Razer Barracuda X is a killer option at a 21% discount today.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
The heavy metal legends announced on Tuesday (March 11) that their 2024 Mexico City show has been optimized as an immersive experience on the Apple Vision Pro headset.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Headset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headset. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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headset
noun
head·set
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: a pair of headphones
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