How to Use handheld in a Sentence

handheld

adjective
  • And who doesn’t want to save on a slick handheld vac?
    — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
  • To save time, use a handheld slicer for the sprouts and onion.
    — Ben Fogel, Sunset Magazine, 12 Nov. 2020
  • Sure, sweet, salty, crunchy and handheld treats are the name of the game.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 30 July 2022
  • Give the gift of self-care with a handheld massage gun.
    — Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Throw this bake in the oven for easy, handheld delight.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Throw this bake in the oven for easy, handheld delight.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Add the lemon juice and blend with a handheld blender until creamy.
    — Phil Harrell, NPR, 23 May 2024
  • That handheld clicker tied to his vest?
    — Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The handheld sprayer that made our list is made from stainless steel.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2022
  • These handheld snacks are rich, cheesy, and hold just the right amount of peppery kick.
    — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
  • These handheld snacks are rich, cheesy, and hold just the right amount of peppery kick.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
  • These handheld snacks are rich, cheesy, and hold just the right amount of peppery kick.
    — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Look for a unit that has a handheld sealer to utilize the bags.
    — The Editors, Field & Stream, 21 Nov. 2020
  • These pretty handheld sweets look like a party on a plate.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The handheld camera prefers to lurk on the wooden side of the easel.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
  • So, the choice to use the handheld style was a result of those meetings.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Puree the mixture with a handheld stick blender until smooth.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The handheld kitchen torch will need to be filled with butane before use.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Pruners are handheld cutting tools and come in three versions.
    — Jodi Bay, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Dec. 2021
  • Hand rakes are small, handheld rakes designed to get in and around small spaces.
    — Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Put your eclipse glasses on over them, or hold your handheld viewer in front of them.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 17 June 2020
  • The handheld bites were crowned the state fair's best savory new food item last summer.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
  • What is the best handheld vacuum to buy?
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • For video calls, handheld shots are too Blair Witch Project shaky.
    — Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2020
  • These handheld pocket pies are packed with a savory blend of beef, sausage, onions, and leafy greens.
    — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
  • But what about the day-to-day bumps and bruises a handheld console runs into?
    — WIRED, 28 Oct. 2023
  • Bri and Wes used a $20 handheld tile cutter to get the job done.
    — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The news comes exactly two years after the handheld first launched.
    — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 18 Apr. 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 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

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