hands-free

adjective

: designed to be used without being held in the hands
a hands-free cell phone

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Sometimes the essentials are all that’s needed, especially if being hands-free is the goal. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026 The adjustable strap can be worn as a crossbody or as a belt, and the 1-liter capacity is a Goldilocks size for carrying all my essentials hands-free. Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2026 Ideal for short errands and long travel days alike, the shopper-favorite accessory is embraced by everyone from athletes to busy moms for its hands-free, carry-all convenience. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025 That means future applications for the UC San Diego device could include assisting factory and emergency workers through hands-free remote control of robots, vehicles, and tools, even at high speeds or during dangerous conditions. New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hands-free

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“Hands-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-free. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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