handshake

noun

hand·shake ˈhan(d)-ˌshāk

: a clasping usually of right hands by two people (as in greeting or farewell)

Examples of handshake in a Sentence

She greeted him with a handshake. He has a firm handshake.

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Listen to this article President Donald Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom traded their war of words for a few handshakes Friday afternoon. —

Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 24 Jan. 2025 When the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears meet next season, don't be surprised if the postgame handshake between the two head coaches is a quick one. —

Rob Reischel, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 Trump's handshake with Biden and Harris occurred shortly after Donald Trump was sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts for his second term as president. —

Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 His firm handshake and unbroken eye contact, as well as his unshakeable confidence in conversation, are those of a movie star. —

Daniel D'addario, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for handshake