left-hand

adjective

ˈleft-ˈhand 

ˈlef-ˈtand

1

: situated on the left

2

: left-handed

Examples of left-hand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the first image, a diamond ring is on her left-hand ring finger. —Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026

The first model from the series, the City Black, is based on a left-hand-drive 1998 Defender 90 that was originally registered in Spain. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026

Tools such as advanced bolt extractors, left-hand drill bits, cutting wheels, and welders allow professionals to remove rusted or seized bolts safely and effectively. —Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026

To anyone watching Brown closely over the last few years, the pretty left-hand finish, which helped the Celtics close out a 125-117 win, was not shocking at all. —Jay King, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for left-hand

• armband
• backhand
• bandstand
• baseband
• broadband
• command
• cropland
• demand
• disband
• dreamland
• expand
• farmhand

Kids Definition

left-hand

adjective

ˌleft-ˌhand

1

: located on the left

2

a

: left-handed sense 1

b

: left-handed sense 2

Medical Definition

left-hand

1 of 2 adjective

ˈleft-ˈhand, ˈlef-ˈtand 

1

: situated on the left

2

: left-handed

left hand

2 of 2 noun

1

: the hand on a person's left side

2

: the left side