curling

noun

curl·​ing ˈkər-liŋ 

: a game in which two teams of four players each slide curling stones over a stretch of ice toward a target circle

Examples of curling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And for those on the hunt for other hair curling tools and products, keep reading for some of our favorites at Amazon. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025

This place is truly a playground for adults and kids alike, featuring ice curling, axe throwing, claw machines and more. —Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2025

The natural rubber helps keep the mat in place, while also preventing the corners of the rug from curling. —Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025

While his curling effort carried some danger, Onana’s goalkeeping bore similarities to mistakes made in a disastrous outing away to Galatasaray last season. —Carl Anka, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing curling

• curling iron
• curling stone
• curling tongs

Rhymes for curling

• burling
• hurling
• pearling
• sperling
• sterling
• swirling
• twirling
• whirling
• yearling
• unfurling

Kids Definition

curling

noun

curl·​ing ˈkər-liŋ 

: a game in which two teams of four players slide special stones over ice toward a target circle