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

The redesign also introduces a left-hand-drive configuration aimed at overseas buyers. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026

United may still seek to strengthen the left-hand side of their attack rather than at left-back, with Patrick Dorgu able to cover either position. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 16 June 2026

All the football stuff was all left-hand. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 7 June 2026

Koeninger, a Tennessee signee, was noticeably missing from the batting order after aggravating a left-hand injury last week. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 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