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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Concentrate on your lower abs, grab the dumbbell using both feet, and use your abs to bring your knees toward your chest while lifting your hips, head, and shoulders slightly.
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Health Editorial Team, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
When analyzing the dumbbells, as many responses to the post have pointed out, the weights more likely read 28 kg, which is equivalent to just under 62 pounds.
—Anthony Pasciolla, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
When, where will 'dumbbell nebula' be visible in August?
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
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Health Editorial Team, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
When analyzing the dumbbells, as many responses to the post have pointed out, the weights more likely read 28 kg, which is equivalent to just under 62 pounds.
—Anthony Pasciolla, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
When, where will 'dumbbell nebula' be visible in August?
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 30 July 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 9 Sep. 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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