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
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Guests can participate in coral reef restoration, ecological monitoring and other hands-on initiatives that help decrease The Nam Hai’s environmental footprint.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
This event includes the Eggs-change (a twist on the classic egg hunt), spring games, arts and crafts, cookie decorating, hands-on educational activity stations, seasonal treats, educational talks for kids and more.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Barrymore, who has increasingly channeled her creative energy into design through her lifestyle and home goods brand Beautiful by Drew, took a hands-on approach throughout.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
Pharmacists in France are very hands-on, almost like a physician assistant, and take the job of recommendations really, really seriously.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
This event includes the Eggs-change (a twist on the classic egg hunt), spring games, arts and crafts, cookie decorating, hands-on educational activity stations, seasonal treats, educational talks for kids and more.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Barrymore, who has increasingly channeled her creative energy into design through her lifestyle and home goods brand Beautiful by Drew, took a hands-on approach throughout.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
Pharmacists in France are very hands-on, almost like a physician assistant, and take the job of recommendations really, really seriously.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hands-on
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-on. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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