kettlebell

noun

ket·​tle·​bell ˈke-tᵊl-ˌbel 

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

Examples of kettlebell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Thrust your hips forward to stand up, using your momentum to swing the kettlebell to about chest height. — Jenessa Connor, Health, 17 July 2026

The personal trainer/model also runs a YouTube channel featuring tutorials of short-spurt workouts with kettlebells, foam rollers and weights. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

Last year, Katz filmed a video of his new protégé shucking oysters, chopping wood, swinging kettlebells, and speaking directly to the camera in a muddy sweatshirt about how the oligarchy had screwed their beloved state. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

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

Word History

Etymology

kettle + -bell (as in barbell)

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for kettlebell

• bagatelle
• calomel
• caravel
• carousel
• carrousel
• citadel
• clientele
• commonweal
• coronel
• decibel
• demoiselle
• fontanelle