Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
handset
noun
/ˈhændsɛt/
Definition
A handset is a device that allows a user to communicate through a telephone or a mobile phone.
Examples
- She picked up the handset and dialed the number.
- The technician replaced the broken handset of the old phone.
- Many modern smartphones have a built-in handset feature.
Meaning
The term ‘handset’ refers to the part of a telephone that is held in the hand and used for speaking and listening during a call.
Synonyms
- receiver
- phone unit
- telephone
