Handset definition

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A hand-held cell phone.
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The part of a telephone containing both receiver and transmitter (sometimes dial), held in the hand.
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A telephone mouthpiece and receiver in a single hand-held unit; also, such a unit containing a dial or push buttons.
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The handle-shaped part of a telephone, containing the receiver and transmitter and often a dial or push buttons.
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Noun

Singular:
handset
Plural:
handsets

Origin of handset

Handset Sentence Examples

  • These suits feature hand rolled lapels, handset collar and sleeves, handmade buttonholes, and other hallmarks of a traditional bespoke suit.

  • A display on the handset or the base shows you who's calling and the phone number.

  • Don't place the handset on the cradle every night.

  • On August 30th, the conference will include a one day seminar on mobile game technology, featuring speakers from leading mobile developers, publishers, handset manufacturers and carriers.

  • The need for an instruction booklet varies, just as some people read through their cell phone manuals cover-to-cover, whereas others are more comfortable just "playing" with the handset to figure out the nuances on their own.

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