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handler

noun

Simple meaning

Someone who trains or show animals.

Pronunciation

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈhændlɚ

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. literally

    One who trains or exhibits animals

  2. literally

    An agent who handles something or someone

  3. literally

    One who handles something (especially manually) or someone.

  4. A controller, trainer, someone who handles a specified thing, animal or person (especially a prizefighter).

  5. An advisor or manager providing guidance to a person occupying public office or a prominent position.

Word Aura™

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This meaning: One who trains or exhibits animals

Used this way, handler is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Nearby words

  • coach , more casual, better suited to speech than writing

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More ways to use handler

  • “The dog's handler showed how well the animal could follow commands.”

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