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hands-free

adjective

: designed to be used without being held in the hands
a hands-free cell phone

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The adjustable strap can be worn as a crossbody or as a belt, and the 1-liter capacity is a Goldilocks size for carrying all my essentials hands-free. Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2025 And for something entirely hands-free, grab this iRobot Roomba robot vacuum that can navigate your home all on its own, sucking up debris from hard floors and carpet in the process. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025 Set it halfway open for effortless hands-free selfies with the main camera during brunch. PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025 Plus, the lights can also be controlled hands-free via Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, synced with music, and set up indoors or out thanks to their waterproof construction. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hands-free

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“Hands-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-free. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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