Headsets Meaning in English

word · lemma: headset

US

UK

Definition

Headsets are devices you wear on your head that combine headphones and a microphone, allowing you to listen and speak at the same time. They're commonly used with computers, phones, or gaming consoles.

Usage & Nuances

'Headsets' always refers to equipment with both headphones and a microphone (unlike just 'headphones'). Common with 'wear,' 'put on,' and 'gaming headsets.' Used in tech, gaming, work, and call centers. British English also uses 'headset' for single devices.

• Spanish: auriculares - cascos (audio)
• Portuguese (BR): fones de ouvido com microfone - headset
• Portuguese (PT): auscultadores com microfone - headset
• Chinese (Simplified): 耳机 - 头戴式耳机
• Chinese (Traditional): 耳機 - 頭戴式耳機
• Hindi: हेडसेट
• Arabic: سماعات رأس
• Bengali: হেডসেট
• Russian: гарнитуры
• Japanese: ヘッドセット
• Vietnamese: tai nghe có mic - tai nghe kèm micro
• Korean: 헤드셋
• Turkish: kulaklıklı mikrofon - kulaklık mikrofonlu
• Urdu: ہیڈ سیٹ
• Indonesian: headset - headset dengan mikrofon

Example Sentences

I need new headsets for my online classes.

basic

The call center gives headsets to all employees.

basic

Many gamers use wireless headsets.

basic

Could you plug in your headsets before the meeting starts?

natural

My headsets have a noise-canceling feature, so it's quiet even in a busy room.

natural

After a few hours, these headsets start to feel heavy on my ears.

natural