hands-free

adjective

: designed to be used without being held in the hands
a hands-free cell phone

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Portal says the whole setup process can be done in under 10 minutes with an optional electric pump that allows for hands-free inflation. — New Atlas, 27 July 2026 The cap sleeves instantly elevate the top, while the practical pockets on the not-too-long, not-too-short shorts offer hands-free storage. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 July 2026 Apple Maps data will also inform Ford’s BlueCruise Level 2 hands-free driving feature and a new zonal architecture, industry jargon for how the electronics are physically arranged in a vehicle. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 July 2026 The FlexCam adds new hands-free shooting modes, a real-time selfie preview window, and a hands-free system with new shooting angles that produce steadier video. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hands-free

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“Hands-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-free. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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