handset
UK: ˈhændset | US: ˈhændset
n. a device held in the hand, especially the part of a telephone containing the receiver and transmitter
n. (historical) a portable two-way radio communication device
The word "handset" emerged in the early 20th century, combining "hand" (Old English hand, meaning the grasping part of the arm) and "set" (Old English settan, meaning to place or fix). Originally used for early telephone receivers designed to be held in the hand, it later extended to portable communication devices. The morphemes reflect the physical interaction ("hand") with a functional unit ("set").
She picked up the handset and dialed the number.
The engineer repaired the damaged handset of the vintage telephone.
Early mobile phones were bulky compared to modern handsets.
The radio operator adjusted the frequency on his handset.
The cordless handset allows you to move around while talking.