handler

noun

han·​dler ˈhan(d)-lər 

ˈhan-dᵊl-ər

1

: one that handles something

2

a

: a person in immediate physical charge of an animal

especially : a person who exhibits dogs at shows or field trials

b

: a person who trains or acts as second for a boxer

c

: a manager of a political or public figure or campaign

Examples of handler in a Sentence

a dog handler and breeder

a politician and his handlers

Recent Examples on the Web

He was usually seen alongside his handler, Officer Dan Novacek. —Mike Stunson, Miami Herald, 16 May 2024

There were glove boxes for food handlers on the bulkhead next to the ice machines that could be used instead. —Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 16 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing handler

• ball handler