Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hands-free

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.03 in modern English

Syllables: hand-s-free
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Not requiring one's hands to use.

noun

A hands-free phone.

Example Sentences

"Debate has raged over whether Glass and smartglasses like it have any viable real-world use cases for consumers, or are more interesting to businesses where workers need hands-free access to information."
"Despite these warnings, the EU recently authorised a version of Ford’s Blue Cruise system for use on EU roads. The system requires the driver to stay in control of the vehicle, but gives the impression the vehicle is in control by allowing the driver to use the system hands-free."

Etymology

Etymology tree English hands Proto-Indo-European *preyH- Proto-Indo-European *-ós Proto-Indo-European *priHós Proto-Germanic *frijwaz Proto-West Germanic *friu Old English frēo Middle English -fre English -free English hands-free From hands + -free.

Inflected Forms

handsfree (alternative) hands-frees (plural)

Phrases

hands-off hands-on

Frequently Paired Words

handless hands-off hands-on

Questions

What does hands-free mean?: Not requiring one's hands to use.
Where does hands-free come from?: Etymology tree English hands Proto-Indo-European *preyH- Proto-Indo-European *-ós Proto-Indo-European *priHós Proto-Germanic *frijwaz Proto-West Germanic *friu Old English frēo Middle English -fre English -free English hands-free From hands + -free.

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