curler

noun

curl·​er ˈkər-lər 

1

: a player of curling

2

: one that curls

especially : a device on which hair is wound for curling

Examples of curler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Next, Choi placed the digital perm lotion directly onto my hair and rolled sections tightly into curlers to take shape, then plugged each curler in, allowing them to be set by heat. —Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 18 Dec. 2025

While the idea of bringing heat near your lashes can feel intimidating, experts say that when used correctly, heated lash curlers can be both effective and safe. —Iman Balagam, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025

Shark FlexStyle Hair Dryer Multi-Styler The Shark FlexStyle comes with multiple magnetic attachments, from a classic styling connector blow drying to an oval brush, paddle brush, and two auto-wrap curlers to curl in two different directions. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025

This year’s Black Friday sale at retailers like Amazon, Dyson and Ulta are offering huge markdowns on hair dryers, curlers, straighteners, and more. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for curler

• hurler

Kids Definition

curler

noun

curl·​er ˈkər-lər 

1

: one that curls

especially : a device for putting a curl into hair

2

: a player in the game of curling