drag-and-drop

adjective

ˈdrag-ən(d)-ˈdräp How to pronounce drag-and-drop (audio)
on a computer
: allowing the movement of items (such as icons) by dragging them to a new location
a drag-and-drop interface

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So, drag-and-drop capabilities make the process way faster. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025 Although these tools are impressive, a traditional drag-and-drop builder is still the way to go, at least right now. — Jacob Roach, Wired News, 12 Oct. 2025 With its visual, no-code interface and drag-and-drop automation, the platform lets teams onboard quickly and sell faster. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025 Clearly Pipedrive is well-known for its visual and user-friendly interface, particularly its drag-and-drop pipeline that’s great for tracking deals. — K. H. Koehler, Ascend Agency, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for drag-and-drop

Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of drag-and-drop was in 1985

Rhymes for drag-and-drop

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“Drag-and-drop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drag-and-drop. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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