kettlebell

[ ket-l-bel ]

noun

1. a weight used for exercising and in weightlifting competitions, having a round form with a flat base and curved handle, and typically made of cast iron or steel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of kettlebell¹

First recorded in 1905–10; kettle ( def ) + bell ¹( def )

Example Sentences

Half the people down here look like they’re itching to tell you all about how CrossFit changed their lives, and the other half seem too strung-out to even contemplate lifting a kettlebell.

From Slate

In September, Time photographed Mr. Johnson in his private gym, naked but for a carefully positioned kettlebell — an instant meme.

From New York Times

Mr. Tang, the organizer, carried along a cardboard cutout of Mr. Johnson’s famous kettlebell photo.

From New York Times

Kettlebell workouts are popular these days, but the weights tend to be pricey.

From Seattle Times

He gripped the black box by the handle like a kettlebell and flexed his forearms, although the weight was very manageable in one-sixth g.

From Slate