handheld

adjective
UK: /ˈhændheld/
US: /ˈhændheld/

  1. Designed to be held and used in the hand.

    1. I have a handheld game console that I take on trips.
    2. The museum provides handheld audio guides so visitors can learn about exhibits.

Synonyms

portable mobile
handheld noun

  1. A small device that can be held in your hand when you are using it.

    1. He uses a handheld to scan the bar codes of items.
    2. The store offers a discount if you use their handheld scanner while you shop.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "handheld" is /ˈhændheld/ in British English and /ˈhændheld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "handheld": portable, mobile.

Example usage of "handheld": "I have a handheld game console that I take on trips.". More examples on the page.