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

Within accessories, tools and devices, the highest-revenue categories are curlers and straighteners, massage devices, skin care devices, hair dryers, and hair trimmers — accounting for $158 million of the market. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

On Valentine's Day in 2024, an Atlanta woman sat in her car with hair wrapped in heatless curlers and told a story of discovery on TikTok. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

The Arizona native also gave fans a peek at her beauty routine, sharing a photo in which she was seen wearing yellow Rhode eye patches with her hair rolled up in curlers. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Just minutes into the second half, Spirit forward Trinity Rodman’s right-footed curler cut the lead. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 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