headset
noun/ˈhɛdˌsɛt/
Frequency rank: #7,312 most common English word
Meaning
a pair of headphones, often with a microphone attached, worn on the head.
Example sentence
She put on her headset to listen to music while working.
Synonyms & related words
- headphones
- earphones
- earbuds
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