drag-and-drop

adjective

ˈdrag-ən(d)-ˈdräp 

on a computer

: allowing the movement of items (such as icons) by dragging them to a new location

a drag-and-drop interface

Examples of drag-and-drop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Practically, this means replacing complex query languages in platforms with user-friendly, natural language search and visuals, as well as drag-and-drop dashboards. — Prathamesh Bhingarde, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Professional is the high-end plan that includes all Free and Standard features, plus advanced segmentation, advanced drag-and-drop workflows, pop-up forms, batch sending, time zone sends, and optimal time sends. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 22 June 2026

With its visual, no-code interface and drag-and-drop automation, the platform lets teams onboard quickly and sell faster. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025

Clearly Pipedrive is well-known for its visual and user-friendly interface, particularly its drag-and-drop pipeline that’s great for tracking deals. — K. H. Koehler, Ascend Agency, 27 Oct. 2025

Although these tools are impressive, a traditional drag-and-drop builder is still the way to go, at least right now. — Jacob Roach, Wired News, 12 Oct. 2025

So, drag-and-drop capabilities make the process way faster. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for drag-and-drop

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