hold hands

phrase

: to engage one's hand with another's especially as an expression of affection

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The family sat together holding hands as one of Smith’s son’s lead them in a prayer. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 The social media debut came weeks after the pair had been photographed holding hands and kissing during an outing in Manhattan. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Outdoor bars and tents are being set up for the crowds expected for the bull-riding event that evening, and couples of all ages hold hands and wander the brick streets. — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 Panettiere and Hickerson were romantically linked for the first time in August 2018, when they were spotted holding hands at a Los Angeles restaurant. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hold hands

Word History

First Known Use

1584, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hold hands was in 1584

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“Hold hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20hands. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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