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 family Beauchamp only get a minute or two together before Simon sleazes over and refers to Julia as his wife; Henry’s face sinks faster than a kettlebell in the shallow end. Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 26 Sep. 2025 Allow the kettlebell to come up to chest height before pulling it back down. Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 Sep. 2025 Softly by the kettlebell rack, louder by the equipment lockers, louder still by the entrance to the men’s locker room. Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025 Repeat while carrying the kettlebell in the opposite hand. Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2025.

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