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

Unlike formulas that are more focused on dramatic volume or length, curling mascaras lift, fan, and define each lash like a lash curler would, so your eyes look wide awake even before your first coffee. —Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026

To protect existing hair and new growth, Kapoor advises avoiding heated styles (like with hair curler or straightener). —Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026

Currently, there are about 20,000 USA curling members across the country and the fastest growing segment of new curlers is 21 to 40-year-olds, who now make up 38 percent of USA curling's members. —Anusha Mathur, NPR, 7 Mar. 2026

The curling competition began two days ahead of the opening ceremony and other curlers have weighed in about competing amid the conflicts elsewhere. —Tales Azzoni, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026

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