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
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The association has partnered since 2024 with EduClasses, which has bilingual classes for food-handler certifications.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Food handler education took place on site, and a re-inspection was scheduled.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The group also may simulate visits during these evaluations, to determine how the dogs and handlers deal with certain situations.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
The facility’s California food handler cards were not expired.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Food handler education took place on site, and a re-inspection was scheduled.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The group also may simulate visits during these evaluations, to determine how the dogs and handlers deal with certain situations.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
The facility’s California food handler cards were not expired.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for handler
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“Handler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handler. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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