ringlet

noun

ring·​let ˈriŋ-lət 

1

: a small ring or circle

2

: curl

especially : a long curl of hair

Synonyms of ringlet

• curl

Examples of ringlet in a Sentence

a little girl with perfect, golden ringlets

Recent Examples on the Web

There's no better way to enhance the volume and bounce than what those ringlets can rile up. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026

According to Secrest, hot rollers were made for big ringlet curls. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026

Peeking out from under her long ringlets, Kidman smiled at the camera while showing off a plunging black silk top with a sweetheart neckline and a white rib accent on her bodice. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 June 2026

Each ringlet of pasta is wrapped around a thin rod, just like the earliest pasta makers did, dating back to the year 1,000, according to Barsotti’s research. — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for ringlet

• abet
• asset
• baguette
• banquette
• barbette
• beget
• beset
• binet
• briquette
• brunet
• brunette
• burette

Kids Definition

ringlet

noun

ring·​let ˈriŋ-lət 

1

: a small ring or circle

2

: a long curl (as of hair)