: a clasping usually of right hands by two people (as in greeting or farewell)
Example Sentences
She greeted him with a handshake. He has a firm handshake.
Recent Examples on the WebMost moments consist of subtle nods of encouragement, a handshake in the dugout, or other fleeting little moments of humanity. John Duffy, CNN, 18 Aug. 2022 Or try British Bake Off contestant Lottie's Florentine cookies, which earned a coveted Paul Hollywood handshake (a true mark of approval by the celebrity chef judge). Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2022 No handshake from the coach, no presentation of a rose. Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 July 2022 For example, a firm handshake could lead to throbbing pain in a lupus patient’s hands. Noel Cody, Essence, 1 Aug. 2022 Latin music blared from oven-sized speaker banks in car trunks — and in one case on a roof — as friends ran up to each other to exchange a handshake or a hug. Alexander Thompson, BostonGlobe.com, 31 July 2022 After his final hit, Gwynn stood at first base and received a congratulatory handshake from Clark. John Shea, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 July 2022 Welcome to college football in 2022, where a firm handshake does not make for a solid alliance and trust remains the preferred currency in negotiations.oregonlive, 29 July 2022 By the end of his outing, the 25-year-old completed six innings and received a firm handshake from manager A.J. Hinch. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 27 July 2022 See More
Word History
First Known Use
1802, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing handshake
golden handshake
golden handshake
Kids Definition
handshake
noun
hand·shake ˈhand-ˌshāk
: a clasping of hands by two people (as in greeting)