handyman
noun
handy·man
ˈhan-dē-ˌman 
1
: a person who does odd jobs
2
: one competent in a variety of small skills or inventive or ingenious in repair or maintenance work
called also handyperson
Examples of handyman in a Sentence
hired a handyman to paint the porch, clean the gutters, and replace the broken window
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Hiring a handyman to assemble a coop kit can cost between $50 and $150 per hour.
—Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
Who was once a handyman for KISS?
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 28, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
My great handyman, PT guy, HVAC service and tree trimmers all have come from social media recommendations.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for handyman
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“Handyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handyman. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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handyman
noun
handy·man
-ˌman
: a person who does various small jobs
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