Headset

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛdˌsɛt/

Definitions of headset

noun a device consisting of headphones and a microphone, typically worn on the head for two-way communication

Example Sentences

A1 I use a headset to listen to music on my computer.

A2 She bought a new headset for her online gaming sessions.

B1 The call center employees wear headsets to communicate with customers.

B2 The pilot put on his headset before takeoff to communicate with air traffic control.

C1 The musician wore a wireless headset during the live performance.

C2 The virtual reality headset provided an immersive experience for the user.

Examples of headset in a Sentence

formal The call center employee wore a wireless headset to handle customer inquiries.

informal I can't hear you, put on your headset so we can chat.

slang I'm loving my new gaming headset, it's lit!

figurative She put on her mental headset to focus and block out distractions.

Grammatical Forms of headset

• past tense: headsetted
• plural: headsets
• comparative: more headset
• superlative: most headset
• present tense: headsets
• future tense: will headset
• perfect tense: have headset
• continuous tense: is headsetting
• singular: headset
• positive degree: headset
• infinitive: to headset
• gerund: headsetting
• participle: headsetted

Origin and Evolution of headset

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'headset' originated from the combination of 'head' and 'set', referring to a device worn on the head for communication or audio purposes.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a device worn on the head for communication purposes, the meaning of 'headset' has evolved to encompass a wide range of audio devices that are worn on or around the head, including headphones, earphones, and microphones.