kettlebell

noun

ket·​tle·​bell ˈke-tᵊl-ˌbel 

: a round weight with a flat bottom and thick handle on top that is used for exercise and weight training

Examples of kettlebell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Squats holding a kettlebell, dumbbell, a bag of oranges or nothing at all Weighted chest presses in boat pose 5. —Paul Von Zielbauer, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025

Now is a wise time to save on normally splurge-worthy home gym equipment, like treadmills, ellipticals, vibration plates, or an adjustable kettlebell that costs a fraction of the price of a full weight set. —Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 11 July 2025

From barbells and kettlebells to resistance bands, there’s one piece of equipment that often goes unnoticed. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 June 2025

Now is a wise time to save on normally splurge-worthy home gym equipment, like treadmills, vibration plates, or an adjustable kettlebell that costs a fraction of the price of a full weight set. —Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 9 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

kettle + -bell (as in barbell)

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for kettlebell

• bagatelle
• caravel
• carousel
• carrousel
• citadel
• clientele
• commonweal
• decibel
• demoiselle
• fontanelle
• infidel
• isabel