ringlet

noun

ˈriŋ-lət How to pronounce ringlet (audio)
Definition of ringletnext
as in curl
a length of hair that forms a loop or series of loops a little girl with perfect, golden ringlets

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Recent Examples of ringlet What once was a mop of bleach blond ringlets is now a melting pot of caramel and honey brown, thanks to Swift’s longtime hairstylist Jemma Muradian, whose client roster also includes Sara Bareilles. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 June 2026 One of the last times the Grammy winner was seen with her golden ringlets was in 2024 during a night out in Sydney with pal Sabrina Carpenter. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026 According to Secrest, hot rollers were made for big ringlet curls. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 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 See All Example Sentences for ringlet
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curl
Noun
  • Following her blonde era, Zendaya opted to chop off her locks and embrace her curls.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • Maye’s final period featured completions to Brown on a curl route in front of Gonzalez, Romeo Doubs running an out route and Brown again on a slant, this time in front of Charles Woods.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of curl

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