How to Use handy in a Sentence

handy

adjective
  • Snap up these handy kitchen tools.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
  • That’s where these come in handy.
    — Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
  • That’s where this song comes in handy.
    — Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
  • That’s where this guide comes in handy!
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Any brand works, so choose what’s handy.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
  • This is where grab bars come in handy.
    — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
  • That’s where dog stairs can come in handy.
    — Christine Persaud, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
  • That’s where a book club would come in handy.
    — Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Poehling’s speed and length have come in handy there.
    — Eric Stephens, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Have a nice glass of red and some crusty bread handy!
    — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
  • This is also where bars come in handy.
    — Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
  • My handy step ladder came of great use!
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Here the haute cuisine came in handy.
    — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
  • This is where a sunshield comes in handy.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • Bear spray can also come in handy.
    — Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
  • That's where frozen seafood, such as salmon or shrimp, comes in handy.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
  • This is one of the most handy tips my mom has passed down to me.
    — Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
  • That’s when a safety net is handy.
    — Fred Katz, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • But have some tissues handy, too.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Body oils came in handy again this past winter.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 2026
  • That’s where the handy book buddy comes in.
    — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
  • So, tin foil—handy for a quick fix, but not for the long game.
    — Elle Turner, Glamour, 6 July 2022
  • That's why soundbars come in handy.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Near your water source is handy, too.
    — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
  • Bruce says a nearby rack can be just as handy.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 22 May 2026
  • That’s where a rice cooker comes in handy.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
  • This is where capsule wardrobe pieces come in handy.
    — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2025
  • These helpful fiber hacks will come in handy too.
    — Michele Ross, SELF, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Plus, side pockets keep small items handy.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
  • That's where a pair of jumper cables comes in handy.
    — Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026

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