hands-free

adjective

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

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The opportunity for both partners is potentially massive — smart glasses offer an increasing array of AI-powered features that allow users to take photos and videos without pulling out their smartphones, make hands-free calls and issue voice commands. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026 Battery life holds steady at up to 8 hours (24 with the case), and Gemini hands-free support rounds out the everyday toolkit. New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026 Instead of a hands-free violation the CTDOT is pushing a bill that would upgrade the infraction to a reckless driving charge. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026 The hands-free, backpack-style shoulder straps that can be easily stowed away were appreciated by our test team, too. Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026 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 5 Mar. 2026.

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