handier; handiest
1
a
: conveniently near
keeps his dictionary handy
b
: convenient for use
a handy little tool
The extra batteries came in handy during the blackout.
c
of a ship
: easily handled
2
: clever in using the hands especially in a variety of useful ways
handy with a hammer as well as with a paintbrush
handiness
noun
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Opt for these wireless ones with a 50-hour battery life, comfortable padding, and more handy features.
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Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Because Sur La Table is also a kitchenware retailer, students leave with a 10% off in-store coupon for the day of class, which is handy for kids who want to keep cooking at home.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
That means all of the cookware, kitchen tools, grilling gadgets, baking accessories, and cleaning supplies on sale will come in handy well before the winter holidays hit.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 June 2026
Beyond flights, this is a handy accessory for rental properties or budget hotels where the bedding may not be up to par.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
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Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Because Sur La Table is also a kitchenware retailer, students leave with a 10% off in-store coupon for the day of class, which is handy for kids who want to keep cooking at home.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
That means all of the cookware, kitchen tools, grilling gadgets, baking accessories, and cleaning supplies on sale will come in handy well before the winter holidays hit.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 June 2026
Beyond flights, this is a handy accessory for rental properties or budget hotels where the bedding may not be up to par.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
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“Handy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handy. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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