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curling iron
noun
: a rod-shaped usually metal instrument which is heated and around which a lock of hair to be curled or waved is wound
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Williams recommends limiting heat styling as those blow-dryers, curling irons, flatirons, and other hot tools can strip moisture.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024
Our favorite curling iron, as well as other beauty products like magnetic lashes and face oils are also discounted now.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Hair straighteners, curling irons, hair dryers, and their accessories always take up too much space in a suitcase.
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
That Takes the Effort Out of Styling Curl your hair with just a touch of a button with this curling iron.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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First Known Use
1616, in the meaning defined above
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“Curling iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curling%20iron. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
curling iron
noun
: a rod-shaped device that is heated and used to curl hair
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