curler

noun

curl·​er ˈkər-lər 

1

: a player of curling

2

: one that curls

especially : a device on which hair is wound for curling

Examples of curler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some people who put Vaseline on their lashes apply before using an eyelash curler. —Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025

There was barely room inside for the elderly proprietor, who sat on a stool facing the wall, her hair in curlers. —Peggy Orenstein, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025

The curlers are getting a workout just like the star herself, but most of them manage to stay in place despite the high-energy wrangling of toddlers—those must be some pretty strong pins! —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 31 Oct. 2024

This leave-in conditioner utilizes the brand's signature bond-supporting ingredient to boost smoothness and shine. L'ange Hair Le Duo Grande 360 Airflow Styler $119 $63 Walmart The beauty of L'Ange Hair's Le Duo Grande is its 2-in-1 design, which can be used as a flatiron and curler. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

curler

noun

curl·​er ˈkər-lər 

1

: one that curls

especially : a device for putting a curl into hair

2

: a player in the game of curling