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

Secure with a hair tie and add loose waves to the ends with a wide-barrel curling iron. — Ariana Yaptangco, InStyle, 28 July 2026

The curling iron that blew a fuse months ago? — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 25 June 2026

And don't miss out on this ultra-luxe curling iron from Dyson that's $210 off. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

The best Amazon Prime Day hair tool deals prove that now’s the time to invest in a quality curling iron, blow-dry brush or straightener. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 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