right-handed
adjective
right-hand·ed
ˈrīt-ˈhan-dəd 
1
: using the right hand habitually or more easily than the left
also
: swinging from right to left
a right-handed batter
2
: relating to, designed for, or done with the right hand
3
a
: having the same direction or course as the movement of the hands of a watch viewed from in front : clockwise
b
: having a spiral structure or form that ascends or advances to the right
a right-handed screw
4
of a door
: opening to the right away from one
right-handed
adverb
right-handedly
adverb
right-handedness
noun
Examples of right-handed in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Okamoto, a right-handed-hitting corner infielder, has six 30-plus home run seasons in NPB.
—
Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Also on Thursday, Colorado claimed right-handed reliever Garrett Acton off waivers from Tampa Bay.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
The loss of the right-handed-hitting Laureano just ahead of the playoffs was a significant blow to an offense that lagged in power all season.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
The Marlins made seven roster moves for the second consecutive day on Thursday, claiming right-handed reliever Zach Brzykcy off waivers from Washington and making procedural moves with six others.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for right-handed
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Also on Thursday, Colorado claimed right-handed reliever Garrett Acton off waivers from Tampa Bay.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
The loss of the right-handed-hitting Laureano just ahead of the playoffs was a significant blow to an offense that lagged in power all season.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
The Marlins made seven roster moves for the second consecutive day on Thursday, claiming right-handed reliever Zach Brzykcy off waivers from Washington and making procedural moves with six others.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for right-handed
Cite this Entry
“Right-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right-handed. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
right-handed
adjective
right-hand·ed
-ˈhan-dəd
1
: using the right hand habitually or more easily than the left
2
: relating to, designed for, or done with the right hand
3
: having the same direction or course as the movement of the hands of a watch viewed from in front
4
right-handed
adverb
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share