ringlet

noun

ring·​let ˈriŋ-lət How to pronounce ringlet (audio)
Synonyms of ringletnext
1
: a small ring or circle
2
: curl
especially : a long curl of hair

Synonyms of ringlet

Examples of ringlet in a Sentence

a little girl with perfect, golden ringlets
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One of the last times the Grammy winner was seen with her golden ringlets was in 2024 during a night out in Sydney with pal Sabrina Carpenter. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026 Swift swapped her sleek hair for her natural curls, styling her front bangs and long locks in tight ringlets. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 June 2026 On the set of a 2024 Maybelline commercial in New York City, Osaka sat on the hood of a yellow cab, sporting frizzy ringlets. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026 According to Secrest, hot rollers were made for big ringlet curls. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ringlet

Word History

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of ringlet was in 1555

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“Ringlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ringlet. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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ringlet

noun
ring·​let ˈriŋ-lət How to pronounce ringlet (audio)
1
: a small ring or circle
2
: a long curl (as of hair)

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