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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The kettlebell workout is also structured by time rather than rep counts. Ciara Lucas, SELF, 11 Mar. 2026 Pick up some free weights, dumbbells or kettlebells or do bodyweight exercises. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026 Weightlifting, on the other hand, uses external resistance such as dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, or weight machines. Jakob Roze, Health, 5 Mar. 2026 Then 60 seconds of kettlebell swings. Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 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 18 Mar. 2026.

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