hands-on

adjective

ˈhan(d)z-ˈȯn 

-ˈän

1

: relating to, being, or providing direct practical experience in the operation or functioning of something

hands-on training

also : involving or allowing use of or touching with the hands

a hands-on museum display

2

: characterized by active personal involvement

a hands-on manager

Examples of hands-on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bob Baker Marionette Theater is back with its annual celebration of puppetry shows exploring aspects of the city plus hands-on activities for children. —Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024

Held throughout Montalvo’s grounds, this Earth Day celebration features food trucks, environmentally themed hands-on workshops, demonstrations, performances, music and nature. —Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024

Now, while re-emerging as a first-name-only entity, Danna is putting out her most personal and hands-on album yet. —Lucas Villa, Allure, 12 Apr. 2024

All of them had hands-on experience using programs like Lavender. —Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2024

Both trips will include hands-on experiences and lectures so travelers leave with a better understanding of the history and culture of these distinct culinary regions. —Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024

Virtual assistants have become common in customer service and corporate settings, but are rare in the hands-on restaurant business. —Stefanos Chen, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024

Get The Recipe 14 of 28 Tiramisu Treat Mama to an impressive dessert that comes together with no baking and requires just 20 minutes of hands-on time. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2024

Church has been very hands-on in selecting performers for the venue, with some artists in the inaugural batch of performers having ties to Church’s own music. —Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined at sense 1