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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Kettlebell Swing Stand holding the handle of a kettlebell with both hands, using an overhand grip. Greg Presto, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026 At the top of every minute, do 10-15 kettlebell swings and use the rest of the minute to rest. Jenessa Connor, Health, 30 Dec. 2025 Truemed’s executives say its most popular products are its smaller-dollar fitness offerings, which include kettlebells, supplements, treadmills, and gym memberships. Amanda Seitz, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025 These gadgets include single or double kettlebell handles, an EZ curl bar, a straight bar, plus an optional pulley system and set of elastic resistance bands. New Atlas, 27 Oct. 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 14 Jan. 2026.

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