curler

noun

curl·​er ˈkər-lər 

1

: a player of curling

2

: one that curls

especially : a device on which hair is wound for curling

Examples of curler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For a long time, Moxam waited for the right moment to morph into Diana Ross’s mountain of curls (as if let loose from a set of extra-large curlers) from the G.I.T. on Broadway television special. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024

More to Know: With a contoured curve and a stronger spring than traditional curlers, this curler is incredibly easy to use and provides a long-lasting curl. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024

Dyson has it all: a damage-preventing straightener, wave-perfecting curler and shine-inducing blow dryer. —Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2024

Here is a list of a few of her inventions: telephone call list; handbag with interchangeable covers; hair curler; ice cream freezer; pencil; electric fan shield; rubber reducing garment; ‘Kiddie Klock’ for teaching time; glove snaps and a roulette top. —Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

curler

noun

curl·​er ˈkər-lər 

1

: one that curls

especially : a device for putting a curl into hair

2

: a player in the game of curling