The term panhandle is a geographic term used in the United States. It describes a long and thin extension of a state. Noted panhandles are:
- Alaska Panhandle
- Eastern Panhandle and Northern Panhandle in West Virginia
- Florida Panhandle
- Oklahoma Panhandle
- Texas Panhandle
The term derives from the long and thin extension of cooking pan.
To panhandle also means to approach strangers and beg for money