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

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The curling rod is made from satin to reduce frizz, and the set also includes two satin scrunchies. Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025 Cortina will handle most of the snow events, as well as bobsleigh, curling, luge, and skeleton. Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 This approach considers factors such as shedding, blending, curling, straightening, texture, and scent. Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 2 May 2025 In fact, Courtney says that finding the most suitable curling tool is all about trial and error. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for curling

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First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Aug. 2025.

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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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