curling

noun

curl·​ing ˈkər-liŋ How to pronounce curling (audio)
: a game in which two teams of four players each slide curling stones over a stretch of ice toward a target circle

Examples of curling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The 144,000 square-foot facility features: ▪ Two NHL-regulation sized ice rinks (Baptist Health Rink and SeatGeek Rink) including five curling lanes, a 26-foot by 15-foot LED display and color kinetic lighting. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024 The announcement coincides with the launch of a new and incredibly innovative tool, The Power Bottom, which allows users to interchange 3 different heat tools (a waver tool, a curling wand, and a curling iron) with 1 power base. Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024 Her regular activities include baking, cooking and going to her curling club. Adriana Morga, Quartz, 16 Feb. 2024 Kwan didn’t miss a shot in the third quarter and made a curling mid-range jumper that gave the Vikings their first lead of the game at 26-24 with just under two minutes left in the third. Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2024 In five years, George Kittle might decide to bail on football to captain the U.S. curling team. Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2024 Unlike the curling that is seen in the Olympics, players at Gathering Place will not be permitted on the ice to sweep in order to get the keg to slide farther. Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2024 The rug itself easily laid on the floor with no curling at the edges. Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2024 On Friday, the couple joined Bublé on the ice at the Hillcrest Community Centre in Vancouver for some curling. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of curling was in 1620

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“Curling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curling. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

curling

noun
curl·​ing ˈkər-liŋ How to pronounce curling (audio)
: a game in which two teams of four players slide special stones over ice toward a target circle
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