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

Navigating the site is simple, thanks to easily identifiable icons for key areas, such as contacts and reporting, in the left-hand toolbar. — Dianna Gunn, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

Ndiaye, who was an extremely useful outlet for City on the left-hand side, was readied for action as early as the 30th minute, but was not brought on until half-time. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Mahana Point, a left-hand reef break, is just a short walk and draws in-the-know surfers, as well as sports fans who prefer to observe the action from the cliffside restaurant up above. — Norm Bour, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026

According to California’s Vehicle Code, bikers can ride on the road when passing other bicyclists, making a left-hand turn and avoiding hazards. — Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 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