Phrase guide

head unit

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

  • rhymes with -uːnɪt

1

noun

Meaning 1

The interface and front fascia of a car audio system, entertainment or infotainment unit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The entire dash unit of a car audio, entertainment or infotainment system.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly

Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

The in-dash control box, excluding the dash-mounted interaction screen.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: by restriction

Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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