Handset (Noun)
Meaning
Telephone set with the mouthpiece and earpiece mounted on a single handle.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old rotary handset sat on the desk, a relic of a bygone era.
- He picked up the handset and dialed the number, waiting for someone to answer.
- The new smartphone's sleek design made her old handset look clunky and outdated.
- She grabbed the handset and answered the call, her voice cheerful and friendly.
- The retro-style handset was a decorative piece in the vintage-themed diner.