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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The device converts into a handheld vacuum for above-floor cleaning.
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
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The 7x magnification is low enough to keep the image steady without a tripod, which is perfect for handheld scanning of the Milky Way and constellations.
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Give the gift of self-care with a handheld massage gun.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Shark Pet Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Looking for a powerful cleaning tool that works as both a standard and handheld vacuum?
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
The 7x magnification is low enough to keep the image steady without a tripod, which is perfect for handheld scanning of the Milky Way and constellations.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 7 Oct. 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 13 Oct. 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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