curling iron

noun

: a rod-shaped usually metal instrument which is heated and around which a lock of hair to be curled or waved is wound

Examples of curling iron in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In 2023, Pattern made its first foray into heat styling with the launch of its blow-dryer, followed by a curling iron in 2024. — Brianna J. Heath, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Pattern has previously introduced a blow dryer and curling iron. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

If your hair is straight, create loose waves using a curling iron. — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026

Some seemingly harmless items, like cordless curling irons and bowling balls, are banned from either carry-on or checked luggage. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for curling iron

• flatiron
• gridiron

Kids Definition

curling iron

noun

: a rod-shaped device that is heated and used to curl hair