curling

noun

curl·​ing ˈkər-liŋ 

: a game in which two teams of four players each slide curling stones over a stretch of ice toward a target circle

Examples of curling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When picking the perfect curling wand for your lengths, materials, temperature settings, and included attachments are all important considerations when making a decision. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025

Then, curl each section using a curling wand or iron. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 30 June 2025

Captain Reece James opened the scoring in the 64th minute with a brilliant free kick from the left wing — a low, curling strike that slipped inside the near post past Trubin, who left just enough of a window exposed. —Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2025

Thursday’s effort followed a familiar pattern: a curling strike aimed towards the right-side of the net. —Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 20 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing curling

• curling iron
• curling stone
• curling tongs

Rhymes for curling

• burling
• hurling
• pearling
• sperling
• sterling
• swirling
• twirling
• whirling
• yearling
• unfurling

Kids Definition

curling

noun

curl·​ing ˈkər-liŋ 

: a game in which two teams of four players slide special stones over ice toward a target circle