handheld
adjective
hand·held
ˈhan(d)-ˌheld 
-ˈheld
: held in the hand
especially
: designed to be operated while being held in the hand
handheld computers
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Since pioneering the handheld gimbal camera category in 2015 and launching one of the world’s first pocket gimbal cameras in 2018, DJI has continued to reshape how creators capture motion and visual stories.
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Deadline, 20 May 2026
These handheld snacks are rich, cheesy, and hold just the right amount of peppery kick.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo’s camerawork is a marvel of kinetic energy, full of breathtaking pans and tracking sequences that eschew the usual jumpy handheld approach to scenes with this kind of intensity.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Wear it as a crossbody bag during daytime outings and remove the gold chain at night for a more formal, handheld look.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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Deadline, 20 May 2026
These handheld snacks are rich, cheesy, and hold just the right amount of peppery kick.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo’s camerawork is a marvel of kinetic energy, full of breathtaking pans and tracking sequences that eschew the usual jumpy handheld approach to scenes with this kind of intensity.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Wear it as a crossbody bag during daytime outings and remove the gold chain at night for a more formal, handheld look.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for handheld
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“Handheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handheld. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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handheld
adjective
hand·held
-ˌheld
: held in the hand
especially
: designed to be used while being held in the hand
a handheld computer
handheld
noun
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