curling

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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

curling

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present participle of curl entry 1

Examples of curling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Argentine icon came off the bench in that match with the score knotted 1-1 and won the game with a spectacular curling free kick in stoppage time. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

More recent editions have also added winter sports like alpine skiing, snowboarding, skeleton and wheelchair curling. — Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026

The Atletico Madrid striker filed a contender for goal of the tournament, with a stunning curling strike in extra time, to set up a semi-final against England on Wednesday. — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Working with sections about 2 inches wide, wrap the hair firmly around a silk heatless curling ribbon, directing the hair away from the face. — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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