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

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Blow the heat onto the curler for around five seconds, but always check the temperature with your finger before putting it on your lashes. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026 The star athletes range in age from 15-year-old freeskier Abby Winterberger from California, the youngest on the roster, to 54-year-old curler Rich Ruohonen from Minnesota. CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026 All three of Eberechi Eze’s north London derby goals came from the edge of the box, as did Leandro Trossard’s strike away to Sunderland and Jesus’ curler against Aston Villa. Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026 Nothing can stop Bella Hadid from enjoying a snow day—not even a head full of curlers. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for curler

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 8 Feb. 2026.

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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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