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

Examples of kettlebell in a Sentence

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Push your hips forward to swing the kettlebell forward up toward your chest. Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 29 Jan. 2026 In South Minneapolis, the iron barbells and kettlebells at Hardshell Fitness serve as vehicles for connectedness, said owner Ben Swarts. Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026 Kettlebell Swing Stand holding the handle of a kettlebell with both hands, using an overhand grip. Greg Presto, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026 Or throw a weighted ball back and forth with a partner or swing a kettlebell. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 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 3 Feb. 2026.

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