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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Additionally, guests will find kettlebells, fitness balls, and yoga mats secured for sea travel but easily accessible for workouts. Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Then quickly push your hips forward, using that momentum to swing the kettlebell upward until your arms are straight and horizontal. Margaret Cirino, NPR, 21 June 2026 Stand with your feet hip-width apart, with the kettlebell between your feet. Jakob Roze, Health, 17 June 2026 The window next to my desk overlooks the gym’s large communal exercise room, and throughout the day, I am taunted by the sight of gyrating bodies panting through a Zumba class or a kettlebell set. Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 8 May 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 30 Jun. 2026.

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