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curler

American  
[kur-ler] / ˈkɜr lər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that curls.

  2. any of various pins, clasps, rollers, or appliances on which locks of hair are wound or clamped for curling. curling.

  3. a player at the game of curling. curling.


curler British  
/ ˈkɜːlə /

noun

  1. any of various pins, clasps, or rollers used to curl or wave hair

  2. a person or thing that curls

  3. a person who plays curling

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of curler

First recorded in 1630–40; curl + -er 1

Example Sentences

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"Coming to you in curlers, putting you at your ease," Alex added.

From BBC

On stage, the Harlem rapper descended on a floating helicopter of his own, megaphone in hand and pink curlers in his hair.

From Los Angeles Times

No dates are attached, but the pictures illustrate a distinct era—when women drove with curlers in their hair and nobody bothered to wear seat belts.

From The Wall Street Journal

Brown has several whimsical items in the primary bedroom, including crystals and treasures from her thrifting, like the Ladurée macaron box she purchased in France for $15 and a tea tin that holds her curlers.

From Los Angeles Times

Brown has several whimsical items in the primary bedroom, including crystals and treasures from her thrifting, like the Ladurée macaroon box she purchased in France for $15 and a tea tin that holds her curlers.

From Los Angeles Times