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
For departures, this starts with a handler greeting you at the terminal or rental car facility.
—
Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2024
Peter is also shifting his duties from canine handler to canine trainer at the TSA.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
Two years ago during the 2022 growing season, Indiana issued 87 hemp licenses to 38 growers, 30 handlers and 19 grower/handlers.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Apr. 2024
The video shows the elephant strolling right past cars on a street near the store before turning into the parking lot with a handler trailing closely behind her.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2024
While the Captain would prefer to stay in Vietnam, shed his cover, and celebrate the VC victory, his childhood best friend turned handler Man (Duy Nguyen) orders him to follow and report back on the General in exile.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
At that time, foods were outside of their proper holding temperatures, the back door was open and food handler cards were incomplete.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024
With the situation growing increasingly chaotic by the hour, gangs targeted the shipping handlers for the National Port Authority and began looting the premises.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024
Once, when President Clinton was visiting Syria, President Hafez al-Assad’s handlers tried to prevent Clinton’s military aide from riding in an elevator with him.
—Annie Jacobsen, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2024
Peter is also shifting his duties from canine handler to canine trainer at the TSA.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
Two years ago during the 2022 growing season, Indiana issued 87 hemp licenses to 38 growers, 30 handlers and 19 grower/handlers.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Apr. 2024
The video shows the elephant strolling right past cars on a street near the store before turning into the parking lot with a handler trailing closely behind her.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2024
While the Captain would prefer to stay in Vietnam, shed his cover, and celebrate the VC victory, his childhood best friend turned handler Man (Duy Nguyen) orders him to follow and report back on the General in exile.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
At that time, foods were outside of their proper holding temperatures, the back door was open and food handler cards were incomplete.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024
With the situation growing increasingly chaotic by the hour, gangs targeted the shipping handlers for the National Port Authority and began looting the premises.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024
Once, when President Clinton was visiting Syria, President Hafez al-Assad’s handlers tried to prevent Clinton’s military aide from riding in an elevator with him.
—Annie Jacobsen, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Handler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handler. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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