B2
handset vs headset
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| handsetnoun/ˈhænd.set/ | Meaning the part of a telephone you hold to your ear, or a cell phone as a piece of equipment | Goes with pick up the handset | Example She picked up the handset and dialed the front desk. |
| headsetnoun/ˈhed.set/ | Meaning Headphones with a small microphone, used for calls or gaming. | Goes with — | Example I wore a headset during the video call so nobody heard the noise around me. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Pick up the and press nine for an outside line.