1
: a short bar with weights at each end that is used usually in pairs for exercise
2
: a stupid person : dummy
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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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Pause for a second, then slowly lower the dumbbells.
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Jenessa Connor, Health, 24 Nov. 2025
This coated dumbbell set covers the basics for strength training at home and includes a rack that keeps things neat and organized by weight.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
Based on our early testing, the Cross Training Series AI camera accurately tracks reps for exercises like dumbbell curls and push-ups, and offers helpful form feedback for moves like dumbbell squats and overhead press.
—PC Magazine, 17 Nov. 2025
The second level became the Wellness Lounge, with fitness equipment, exercise mats, dumbbells and a smoothie station.
—John Carlisle, Freep.com, 13 Nov. 2025
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Jenessa Connor, Health, 24 Nov. 2025
This coated dumbbell set covers the basics for strength training at home and includes a rack that keeps things neat and organized by weight.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
Based on our early testing, the Cross Training Series AI camera accurately tracks reps for exercises like dumbbell curls and push-ups, and offers helpful form feedback for moves like dumbbell squats and overhead press.
—PC Magazine, 17 Nov. 2025
The second level became the Wellness Lounge, with fitness equipment, exercise mats, dumbbells and a smoothie station.
—John Carlisle, Freep.com, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Dumbbell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dumbbell. Accessed 30 Nov. 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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