handstand
noun
hand·stand
ˈhan(d)-ˌstand 
: an act of supporting the body on the hands with the trunk and legs balanced in the air
Examples of handstand in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
So, go ride a bicycle, do handstands, do cartwheels, go skateboarding, go roller skating.
—
Brie Stimson , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
Right before arriving at our campsite, a skunk ran across the front of the car, did a handstand, and then disappeared into the scrub.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 21 May 2025
Among other things, the robot can perform handstands; stand up on its hind legs (which freaks everyone out); leap forward; roll over; sit, stretch and shake a paw like a dog; and even perform not just one but two dances.
—Ben Coxworth
may 20, New Atlas, 20 May 2025
Having a good sense of balance doesn’t have to mean handstands and acrobatics.
—Hilary Achauer, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for handstand
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Brie Stimson , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
Right before arriving at our campsite, a skunk ran across the front of the car, did a handstand, and then disappeared into the scrub.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 21 May 2025
Among other things, the robot can perform handstands; stand up on its hind legs (which freaks everyone out); leap forward; roll over; sit, stretch and shake a paw like a dog; and even perform not just one but two dances.
—Ben Coxworth
may 20, New Atlas, 20 May 2025
Having a good sense of balance doesn’t have to mean handstands and acrobatics.
—Hilary Achauer, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for handstand
Cite this Entry
“Handstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handstand. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share