invisible hand

noun

: a hypothetical economic force that in a freely competitive market works for the benefit of all

Examples of invisible hand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So does Adam Smith’s concept of the invisible hand—the idea that decentralized markets produce a dazzling variety of goods and services efficiently and get them into the hands of the consumers who want (and can afford) them. —Alan S. Blinder, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2018

The legendary Adam Smith once talked of the proverbial invisible hand. —Bindesh Pandey, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

That invisible hand can be seen at work, powered by modern-day tech like AI and machine learning, helping a merchant get timely finance to replenish their stock or provide convenience to a shopper while transacting on an e-commerce website. —Bindesh Pandey, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

The invisible hand of the market depended on the heavier hand of the state. —Joseph E. Stiglitz, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for invisible hand

• ampersand
• beforehand
• behindhand
• bottomland
• contraband
• countermand
• dixieland
• fairyland
• fatherland
• firebrand
• hinterland
• motherland