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

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

The Princess of Wales, who was accompanied by her husband Prince William, embraced retro ringlets à la Sarah Jessica Parker or Julia Roberts. —Hannah Malach, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026

Chopped with face-framing curtain bangs and curled into small (almost Shirley Temple-sized) ringlets, the singer’s hair is clearly a reference to her look from the song’s energetic music video. —Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026

Chanelling Miss Sara Bellum from the Powerpuff Girls, her secretarial deep burgundy ringlets were cut into pouty bangs that almost totally concealed her eyes. —Essence, 21 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for ringlet

• abet
• asset
• baguette
• banquette
• barbette
• beget
• beset
• brevet
• 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)