kettlebell

American  

[ket-l-bel] / ˈkɛt lˌbɛl /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of kettlebell

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

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kettlebell

Connection requests on Mondays, kettlebell swings on Tuesdays?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026

Weekend Update coanchor Colin Jost reprised his role as Hegseth, taking a moment to mock viral videos of the defense secretary’s kettlebell workout routine.

From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2026

But he recommends mastering the movement with your bodyweight first; once you can do 3 x 20 repetitions, you can start adding resistance with a dumbbell, kettlebell, resistance band, or barbell.

From Slate ● Apr. 8, 2023

Barred from going outside, she gingerly flexed two fitness bands and gently lifted a kettlebell.

From New York Times ● Jan. 7, 2022

Yet a weight had already been lifted even before he even touched a kettlebell after a 104-84 win that is the Clippers’ third consecutive.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2021