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

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Hold the kettlebell with both hands and stand up, keeping your back straight. Hilary Achauer, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025 This three-piece set from Walmart comes with 10, 15 and 20-pound kettlebells to help target all major muscle groups in various exercise options. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024 Cheney strength trains with kettlebells, runs and does Pilates. Sarah Handel, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024 These can be used for lifting dumbbells, kettlebells or a barbell. Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for kettlebell 

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 22 Jan. 2025.

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