right-hand

1 of 2

adjective

ˈrīt-ˌhand 

1

: situated on the right

2

: right-handed

3

: chiefly relied on

his right-hand man

right hand

2 of 2

noun

1

a

: the hand on a person's right side

b

: an indispensable person

2

a

: the right side

b

: a place of honor

Examples of right-hand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

He was recommended for the job by Col. Jack Reilly, Mayor Richard J. Daley’s right-hand man and leader of special events. —Tracy Ullman, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025

And of course, Wednesday's right-hand man — a literal disembodied hand named Thing — remains a constant companion throughout the series. —Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025

Noun

Pratt is managing a back injury while Mayfield recently returned to practice following a right hand contusion. —Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025

Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish made waves today by posting a photo of herself holding a baby beside her friend, podcaster Jason Lee, who rested his right hand on the handlebar of a stroller. —Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for right-hand

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

Kids Definition

right-hand

adjective

ˈrīt-ˌhand

1

: located on the right

2

: right-handed sense 1

3

: relied on most of all

right-hand man

Medical Definition

right-hand

1 of 2 adjective

ˈrīt-ˌhand 

1

: situated on the right

2

: right-handed

right hand

2 of 2 noun

1

: the hand on a person's right side

2

: the right side