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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Though captured with a handheld wandering camera, each frame is composed with immense formal control.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
That's because the inevitable humidity can damage the internal electrical components of handheld mixers, electric can openers, blenders, and other appliances.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
The Nintendo Switch remains one of the most flexible gaming systems available, combining handheld portability with full home console functionality.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Inside, a handheld camera noses into personal conversations like another participant.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
That's because the inevitable humidity can damage the internal electrical components of handheld mixers, electric can openers, blenders, and other appliances.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
The Nintendo Switch remains one of the most flexible gaming systems available, combining handheld portability with full home console functionality.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Inside, a handheld camera noses into personal conversations like another participant.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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 21 Apr. 2026.
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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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