headset

Example:The earmuffs were an effective solution for workers in the noisy factory environment, protecting their hearing.

Definition:A hearing protective device that fits over the ears and is typically made of fabric with a soft lining on the inside.

Example:The silencer was attached to the end of the rifle to reduce the loudness of the gunshot.

Definition:A device used to muffle the sound of a gun by way of noise suppression, or muffling the sound of an engine by way of sound suppression.

Example:The noise-cancelling feature in his headphones made it easier to focus on work without being distracted by the sounds around him.

Definition:A feature of some headphones and other audio equipment designed to reduce ambient noise, not a direct antonym to headset.