: 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
Using discreet headsets with single earpiece headphones, the free audio-described tour will be delivered by a professional audio describer. 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
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
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: 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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebWith head coach Tom Grippa back on the headset, the Milford Eagles looked just as powerful as the season's first week with the Eagles again crossing over the 40-point margin to top Loveland 47-21. Alex Harrison, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2022 In a PlayStation Blog post Tuesday, Sony discussed how PSVR 2 users could activate this passthrough function using a dedicated button on the headset or through a Control Center menu while using the device. Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 26 July 2022 Just strap on a headset and play some VR games in a sprawling digital realm. Wired Staff, Wired, 28 Jan. 2022 As part of that move, the company has been promoting its workplace virtual reality software called Horizon Workrooms, which is currently available on the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset.Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2021 Apple’s mixed reality headset is supposed to launch early next year, with sales to start a few months after the early January event. Chris Smith, BGR, 29 Aug. 2022 Apple has spent several years working to develop an augmented and virtual reality headset, though company officials have not confirmed specific plans or target dates for any product releases. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2022 Rumors have pointed to the device being called the Quest Pro, a potentially pricey premium headset.WIRED, 29 Aug. 2022 Sony first teased the PSVR2 headset back in February 2021, before revealing the new controller for use with a PS5 the following month. Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 23 Aug. 2022 See More