handler
noun
a person or thing that handles.
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handler
American
[hand-ler]
/ ˈhænd lər /
noun
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handlers
plural
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a person or thing that handles.
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Boxing. a person who assists in the training of a fighter or is the fighter's second during a fight.
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a person who exhibits a dog in a bench show or field trial.
handler
1
British
/ ˈhændlə /
noun
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a person, esp a police officer, in charge of a specially trained dog
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a person who handles some specified thing
a baggage handler
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a person who holds or incites a dog, gamecock, etc, esp in a race or contest
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the trainer or second of a boxer
Handler
2
British
/ ˈhændlə /
noun
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Etymology
Origin of handler
Explanation
A handler is someone whose job involves dealing with a particular object, like a baggage handler at the airport. When you're responsible for handling or taking care of something, whether it's food or insurance claims, you're a handler. Other kinds of handlers manage people or animals — a dog handler is a type of trainer, for example. And some political advisors are also known as handlers: "The President had his handlers answer all the reporters' questions."
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Prosecutors alleged that Rogers dealt with a Chinese handler who, under the alias Hummin Lee, posed as an academic when he introduced himself at a conference in 2013.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
He did call again, about 10 minutes later, and told the call handler he was "losing breath".
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
In her previous job as mail handler, she worried that her position was going to be eliminated or even outsourced to a robot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Inside the NHS trust's central hub, call handler Claire Havelock describes the previous heatwave as "exhausting", with some staff unable to take breaks because of the relentless demand.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
She stopped beside Adina, her body turned in a perfect three-quarter pose, which her handler said made her look thinner.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
Meanwhile his son, Jack, won the Young Handler world title with his dog, Cydros Boss.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
She was on Netflix’s “Funny AF” with Kevin Hart and was plucked to open for Chelsea Handler.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Finally, active managers can participate and join the passive moneymakers,” Jefferies CEO Rich Handler said in a recent letter to clients.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
“Mattel has been saying for a while that entertainment at scale can be very profitable,” Roth analyst Eric Handler said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
It was obvious to me that Mrs. Handler was impressed by Malcolm.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
She allegedly filmed their home and vehicles and reported information back to handlers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
The "handlers" are generally thought to remain in Russia, co-ordinating operations online.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
When I’m making out with Amita, there are legitimately two men — two puppet handlers — on the ground controlling a little possum that I can see.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
A 55-year-old man died alone after twice calling 999 only to be told by call handlers an ambulance would not be sent for him.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
As the monkey trade was established throughout central Africa, the native workers in the system, the monkey trappers and handlers, were exposed to large numbers of wild monkeys, some of which were carrying unusual viruses.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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