handset

/ˈhændˌsɛt/
noun
  1. The part of a telephone that you hold to your ear and mouth, containing the speaker and microphone.
    • The old telephone had a heavy black handset connected by a coiled cord.
    • He placed the handset back on the cradle after the call ended.
    • She picked up the handset and dialed her mother's number.
  2. A mobile phone or cordless phone, especially the main unit used for talking and listening.
    • Many people upgrade their handset every two years.
    • He dropped his handset and cracked the display.
    • The new handset has a larger screen and better camera.
  3. A remote control or controller for a device, such as a gaming console or TV.
    • The drone's handset allows you to control its flight path.
    • She used the TV handset to change the channel from across the room.
    • The gaming handset has programmable buttons for shortcuts.