curler

noun

curl·​er ˈkər-lər How to pronounce curler (audio)
1
: a player of curling
2
: one that curls
especially : a device on which hair is wound for curling

Examples of curler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Each set comes with a blow dryer and five attachments: a diffuser, a paddle brush, an oval brush, a styling concentrator, and the same curlers used on Anne Hathaway for the 2024 SAG Awards. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024 Accessories include two curlers (clockwise and counterclockwise) that look and feel similar to Dyson’s 1.2-inch barrels, a flyaway tool, a round volumizer brush, a smoothing brush and a hair smoother. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2024 Wrap sections of hair around the curler and secure with the ties. Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2023 The device arrives in a set with nine attachments for versatile styling—the barrel curlers, volumizing brush, and smoothing dryer are three of our favorites. Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 1 Dec. 2023 The automatic curlers and brush attach to the dyer, completing this multi-tool set that brings the salon to you. Find it on Amazon These Trending Ugg Slip-Ons Are Beyond Comfortable Staying warm and cozy in the winter is an utmost priority. Talia Connor, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023 Scottish curlers, whose homeland is credited with inventing that sport, could make an argument for competing under their own flag instead of being part of the British team. David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2023 The set includes one satin curler, claw clip, detangling brush, hair scrunchies, and a wide-toothed comb. Talia Connor, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023 Viktor & Rolf Good Fortune Perfume Set $130 $65 at Sephora Why have a collection of hair curlers when the T3 Switch Kit Wave Trio exists? Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 26 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of curler was in 1638

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“Curler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curler. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

curler

noun
curl·​er ˈkər-lər How to pronounce curler (audio)
1
: one that curls
especially : a device for putting a curl into hair
2
: a player in the game of curling

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