1
: a short bar with weights at each end that is used usually in pairs for exercise
2
: a stupid person : dummy
Examples of dumbbell in a Sentence
I feel like a dumbbell for making such a stupid mistake.
no, you're not a dumbbell—this is one of the hardest courses the school offers
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Bonus: There are cradles for your dumbbells, along with a tablet holder.
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 28 May 2025
Now, slowly bend the knees and hips while leaning forward to touch the dumbbell on your spot.
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—Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
Dinh is accused of going to his father’s room and repeatedly striking him with a dumbbell.
—Mike Stunson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
High-intensity movements and exercises with small dumbbells promote a balance of cardio, endurance and muscle toning.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 28 May 2025
Now, slowly bend the knees and hips while leaning forward to touch the dumbbell on your spot.
5.
—Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
Dinh is accused of going to his father’s room and repeatedly striking him with a dumbbell.
—Mike Stunson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
High-intensity movements and exercises with small dumbbells promote a balance of cardio, endurance and muscle toning.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for dumbbell
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“Dumbbell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dumbbell. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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dumbbell
noun
dumb·bell
ˈdəm-ˌbel 
1
: a bar with weights at the ends that is usually used for exercise or building strength
2
: a stupid person : dummy entry 1
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