touchless

[ tuhch-lis ]

adjective

1. relating to or noting a device that begins to operate when it senses a person’s motion or presence, without needing to be touched:

   Put your pot or your hands under the touchless faucet and the water will turn on.

2. contactless ( def 1 ).

touchless

/ ˈtʌtʃlɪs /

adjective

1. describing an electronic device which can be controlled by gesture or sound and does not require the user to touch a keypad, screen, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of touchless¹

First recorded in 1610–20 in the sense “having no sense of touch,” and in 1925–30 for current senses; touch ( def ) + -less ( def )

Example Sentences

Lever handles or touchless faucets are much easier to use.

From Seattle Times

International Terminal at SEA Airport With the completion of the new International Arrivals Facility at SEA Airport, travelers arriving in the U.S. from an international destination will now find touchless kiosks in the International Arrivals Facility that allow completion of theinspection process in under 15 seconds, with no paperwork or receipts needed.

From Seattle Times

But most on their crew were new, and many of them started out in hospitality at a time when service meant touchless ordering, policing face masks and staying as far from customers as possible.

From New York Times

Retired TSA official Keith Jeffries said the pandemic greatly accelerated the rollout of various types of this “touchless” technology, whereby a passenger isn’t handing over a document to an agent.

From Washington Times

Retired TSA official Keith Jeffries said the pandemic greatly accelerated the rollout of various types of this “touchless” technology, whereby a passenger isn’t handing over a document to an agent.

From Seattle Times