headset

English

/ˈhɛdsɛt/

noun
Definitions
  • A pair of headphones or earphones, or a singular headphone or earphone, typically with an attached microphone.
  • Any electronic device worn on the head.
  • (cycling) On a bicycle, the system of bearings that connects the fork to the frame.

Etymology

Compound from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast) + English set.

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set

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