handler meaning

UK US /ˈhændlɚ/ 2 syllables

handler (noun): one who trains or exhibits animals.

handler has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

handler as a noun

  1. one who trains or exhibits animals

    Synonyms: animal trainer

    Type of: trainer

    Kinds: tamer

    Related forms: handle

  2. an agent who handles something or someone
    • the senator's campaign handlers

    Type of: agent

    Related forms: handle

  3. (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team

    Synonyms: coach, manager

    Type of: trainer

    Kinds: baseball coach, basketball coach, conditioner, football coach, hockey coach, tennis coach, McGraw

    Related forms: handle

How to pronounce handler

handler is pronounced /ˈhændlɚ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with handler

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in ER · 7-letter words

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