How to Use handheld in a Sentence

handheld

adjective
  • Sure, sweet, salty, crunchy and handheld treats are the name of the game.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 30 July 2022
  • Bri and Wes used a $20 handheld tile cutter to get the job done.
    — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Playdate is a throwback to the handheld video games of the 1980s.
    — oregonlive, 18 Apr. 2022
  • Add the lemon juice and blend with a handheld blender until creamy.
    — Phil Harrell, NPR, 23 May 2024
  • The global street taco recipe offers a taste of the East and West in one handheld meal.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
  • The handheld sprayer that made our list is made from stainless steel.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Keep in Mind Because of the handheld size, the brush is best for smaller areas.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2024
  • The man got out with a handheld stop sign of his own, and went and stood by the intersection.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 31 Mar. 2021
  • The brand says that the 10-inch feeder can also be used as a handheld version.
    — Cailey Lindberg, Good Housekeeping, 20 June 2023
  • From dust to pet hair and messes in the car, this Shark handheld vacuum is the one to reach for.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Puree the mixture with a handheld stick blender until smooth.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The handheld bites were crowned the state fair's best savory new food item last summer.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
  • But what about the day-to-day bumps and bruises a handheld console runs into?
    — WIRED, 28 Oct. 2023
  • All are handheld foods, with the exception of the meatball.
    — Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Hand rakes are small, handheld rakes designed to get in and around small spaces.
    — Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Use a handheld broom in tight corners and along the edges of the room to help maintain tile floors between washing.
    — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Cheesy and spicy, this dip has all the kick of a handheld popper but with extra points for creamy texture.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2023
  • For quick cleanups and hard-to-reach messes, a handheld HEPA vacuum does the trick.
    — Christie Calucchia, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2021
  • Type The two main choices of edgers are options that are walked behind and handheld.
    — Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Simply soak one of the handheld towels in water, wring and shake it out, and then wrap it around your neck.
    — Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 11 July 2021
  • For lemon cream, in a medium bowl with a handheld mixer, beat the cream until soft peaks form.
    — Carla Hall, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2022
  • And don't forget to grab a handheld mirror—you’re going to need it.
    — Tatjana Freund, Marie Claire, 29 Mar. 2021
  • The bag can be slung across your back, tossed over your shoulder, or carried in your hand by two handheld straps.
    — Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 22 Mar. 2022
  • Playdate is a throwback to small handheld video game systems from the 1980s.
    — oregonlive, 29 July 2021
  • Brush on some teriyaki sauce, then use either the oven broiler or a handheld torch to caramelize the sauce onto the meat.
    — Peter Burke, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The news comes exactly two years after the handheld first launched.
    — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
  • In fact, nearly half of US states ban handheld cell phone use while driving.
    — Nick Hilden, Popular Mechanics, 13 June 2023
  • Most electric edgers are handheld, though some may feature a small wheel to guide the machine.
    — Anthony Marcusa, chicagotribune.com, 4 Apr. 2021
  • Sereda’s camera is mostly still in the council sequence, with just a little handheld shaking, and a painful, knife-twisting move left to right over Ellie’s face as the ‘no’ votes pour in.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 1 May 2025
  • How to Care for Robot Vacuums From cordless to handheld, every type of vacuum out there needs maintenance to run properly.
    — Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025

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