kettlebell

noun

ket·​tle·​bell ˈke-tᵊl-ˌbel How to pronounce kettlebell (audio)
: a round weight with a flat bottom and thick handle on top that is used for exercise and weight training

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For me, depression brings physical pain, like a heavy kettlebell is pressing against my chest. Ashley Womble, SELF, 10 Oct. 2025 Squeezing a tennis ball for five to 10 seconds for a few rounds is a way to start improving your strength, followed by incorporating exercises that utilize kettlebells and weights. Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025 The family Beauchamp only get a minute or two together before Simon sleazes over and refers to Julia as his wife; Henry’s face sinks faster than a kettlebell in the shallow end. Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 26 Sep. 2025 Allow the kettlebell to come up to chest height before pulling it back down. Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 Sep. 2025 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 19 Oct. 2025.

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