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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With progressions incorporating dumbbells and kettlebells, the class offers attendees a multidimensional approach to fitness that goes beyond conventional training. Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Use these kettlebells, $28.99 at Walmart, as another great cross-training option. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025 Hold the kettlebell with straight arms, keeping your shoulders open. Dana Santas, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025 The top-tier equipment includes bike trainers, treadmills, weights, kettlebells, and Vasa swim ergometers. Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2014 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 11 Apr. 2025.

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