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

His debut ad felt like an Aquaman trailer, the veteran and oyster farmer’s basso profondo voice overlaying scenes of him in wet suits, splitting wood, piloting a boat, flying the flag, swinging a kettlebell.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 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

The fashion consultant, who is squeezing in a session before work, lifts relatively light weights while doing simple movements to build strength: goblet squats with a 6-pound kettlebell, then bicep curls with a 10-pound weight.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2025

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

From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2024

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 ● Sep. 30, 2023