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handset

[hand-set, hand-set, -set] / ˈhændˌsɛt, ˈhændˈsɛt, -ˌsɛt /
NOUN
receiver
Synonyms
STRONG
bug headphone radio telephone television receiver
WEAK
control center detection device listening device transceiver

Example Sentences

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But unbeknownst to him, his handset was still connected to the Bluetooth speaker.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

However, sales in the company’s handset segment fell 13%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The company’s handset segment saw revenue of $6.9 billion, which came in higher than expectations for $6.6 billion, while automotive revenue was $1.05 billion, slightly ahead of the $1 billion analyst estimate.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

O2 told its customers they had 30 days to leave their contracts without any termination charges - though if their plan included a handset, they would still have to pay that off in full.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

He has not keyed his handset in hours, which means he is asleep.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr