handheld
adjective
hand·held
ˈhan(d)-ˌheld 
-ˈheld
: held in the hand
especially
: designed to be operated while being held in the hand
handheld computers
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Original Price: $17.99 This handheld mini fan is a convenient choice for on-the-go.
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The partnership between Asus and Microsoft, set to debut later this year, integrates Asus's ROG Ally line of handheld consoles with some parts of the Xbox ecosystem.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 22 June 2025
This popular cordless vacuum is a lightweight, nimble device that can clean hard floors, carpet, and upholstery when it’s converted into its handheld mode.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 17 June 2025
The Killswitch 2 builds chunky, comfortable Joy-Con grips right into the case, which makes the console instantly more comfortable to play in handheld mode.
—Brad Bourque, Wired News, 17 June 2025
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Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
The partnership between Asus and Microsoft, set to debut later this year, integrates Asus's ROG Ally line of handheld consoles with some parts of the Xbox ecosystem.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 22 June 2025
This popular cordless vacuum is a lightweight, nimble device that can clean hard floors, carpet, and upholstery when it’s converted into its handheld mode.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 17 June 2025
The Killswitch 2 builds chunky, comfortable Joy-Con grips right into the case, which makes the console instantly more comfortable to play in handheld mode.
—Brad Bourque, Wired News, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for handheld
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“Handheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handheld. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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handheld
adjective
hand·held
-ˌheld
: held in the hand
especially
: designed to be used while being held in the hand
a handheld computer
handheld
noun
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