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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These announcements came at the brand's Play 2025 showcase, with the keyboard joining the G5 run of products and the headset in the G3 Series.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Zuckerberg also announced Horizon TV, pitching it as a way to watch television shows, sporting events and movies using the company's Quest VR headsets.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
As kids pick up a controller and headset to play their favorite video games, companies across the gaming industry are working to make sure all their players are safe on their consoles.
—Tyler Martineau, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Since debuting its first virtual reality headset in 2016, Meta has aimed to attract users away from the dominant platforms.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
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Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Zuckerberg also announced Horizon TV, pitching it as a way to watch television shows, sporting events and movies using the company's Quest VR headsets.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
As kids pick up a controller and headset to play their favorite video games, companies across the gaming industry are working to make sure all their players are safe on their consoles.
—Tyler Martineau, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Since debuting its first virtual reality headset in 2016, Meta has aimed to attract users away from the dominant platforms.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Headset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headset. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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headset
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head·set
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: a pair of headphones
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