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

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

Drybar 3-Day Bender 1.25-Inch Rotating Digital Curling Iron $149 $105 Nordstrom For waves that are truly as effortless to create, whip out Drybar's 3-Day Bender curler. —Annie Blackman, 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