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.

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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

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Etymology

Origin of curler

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

Example Sentences

The U.S., which has won two Olympic curling medals, both in the men’s competition, will also have a dozen curlers in Italy competing in all three events.

From Los Angeles Times

If Villa are to maintain their title bid, Emery will have to coax more eye-catching performances from Rogers, whose first-half opener was a sublime curler into the top corner from just inside the area.

From Barron's

"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