: a round weight with a flat bottom and thick handle on top that is used for exercise and weight training

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Pull the kettlebell back between your legs, then drive your hips forward to swing the bell to about chest height. — Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 2 Nov. 2026 Kettlebell Exercises to Try for Lower Body Strength There are many ways to incorporate kettlebells into your workout. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kettlebell

Word History

Etymology

kettle + -bell (as in barbell)

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kettlebell was in 1928

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“Kettlebell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kettlebell. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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