B2nountechnologybusiness
US/ˈhænd.set/
UK/ˈhænd.set/
the part of a telephone you hold to your ear, or a cell phone as a piece of equipment
In context
She picked up the handset and dialed the front desk.
The company sold more than two million handsets last quarter.
Please place the handset back on its base after each call.
Words that go with handset
adjective + noun
- cordless handsetThe cordless handset is on the table by the door.
- wireless handsetEach wireless handset comes with a one-year warranty.
verb + noun
- pick up the handsetPick up the handset and press nine for an outside line.
- replace the handsetReplace the handset gently when you finish.
noun + noun
- handset makerThe handset maker announced record sales.