handler

noun

han·​dler ˈhan-dᵊl-ər 

ˈhan(d)-lər

1

: one that handles something

2

a

: a person in immediate physical charge of an animal

especially : a person who exhibits dogs at shows or field trials

b

: a person who trains or acts as second for a boxer

c

: a manager of a political or public figure or campaign

Examples of handler in a Sentence

a dog handler and breeder

a politician and his handlers

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s $100 off the list price for the bundle, which includes the Bambu P2S printer and the AMS 2 Pro multi-filament handler for multicolor prints. — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 10 Nov. 2026

Collin Sexton, serving as the Lakers’ second ball-handler, had 17 points on five-of-10 shooting. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026

But whatever meddling the Black Doves had planned is waylaid when Helen’s handler, the icy Reed (Sarah Lancashire), goes missing. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026

The first one-on-one meeting between handler and agent isn’t promising. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing handler

• ball handler