handshake
noun
a gripping and shaking of right hands by two individuals, such as to symbolize greeting, congratulation, agreement, or farewell.
handshakes
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pluralof handshake.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Actress Emmy Rossum discusses her ideal morning routine with sunrise walks, a specific bench in Central Park and elaborate handshakes with her kids.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Once Wrobleski’s job was done, he paced in the dugout, interrupted once in a while by a hug or handshakes from a teammate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
As the royal couple drove off following handshakes and a bit of chat, Trump added: "Great people. We need more people like that in our country."
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
SEOUL—The largest cryptocurrency heist this year didn’t begin with malicious code, but with handshakes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
The pieces of art cloaked under tarps, the whispers, the handshakes, the deliveries late at night.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
