kettlebell

noun

ket·​tle·​bell ˈke-tᵊl-ˌbel How to pronounce kettlebell (audio)
: a round weight with a flat bottom and thick handle on top that is used for exercise and weight training

Examples of kettlebell in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

kettle + -bell (as in barbell)

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kettlebell was in 1928

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“Kettlebell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kettlebell. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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