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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Now is a wise time to save on normally splurge-worthy home gym equipment, like treadmills, vibration plates, or an adjustable kettlebell that costs a fraction of the price of a full weight set. Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 9 July 2025 Sprint-drag-carry With the sprint-drag-carry (SDC), the soldier is tasked with completing five 50-meter shuttles (sprint, drag, lateral, carry, sprint) as quickly as possible, using two 40-pound kettlebells and a 90-pound sled. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025 To increase the difficulty, hold a dumbbell or a kettlebell at your chest. Hilary Achauer, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025 Today, Spikeball lives beside my Nike Strength kettlebells. Footwear News, 20 May 2025 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 20 Jul. 2025.

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