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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That includes multiple versions of the viral Airwrap curler, Corrale straightener, and Airstrait wet-to-dry hair straightener. Victoria Song, The Verge, 21 Apr. 2026 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia pulled a goal back four minutes into stoppage time with a curler from 20 meters out, but Lyon was a worthy winner and PSG coach Luis Enrique hugged Fonseca. ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026 Once all of your curlers are set, be sure to unplug your rollers to avoid burns and electrical fires. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026 Joveljic’s left-footed curler kissed the inside of the post and gave SKC a sliver of a chance. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 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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