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

Her hair was equally refined and regal, featuring rolling ringlets and the same rhinestone embellishments that bridged her nose and cheeks. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

As families poured into a converted West Side warehouse Saturday afternoon, Jacob Williams watched small ringlets of his hair tumble to the floor. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Layer thick, curly hair to enhance natural volume and add definition to your ringlets. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 July 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

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)