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. )

Example Sentences

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

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 • Oct. 21, 2024

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

In the case of a kettlebell, a design mold of the equipment has to be created, which can sometimes cost up to $100,000.

From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2020