ringlet

noun

ring·​let ˈriŋ-lət How to pronounce ringlet (audio)
1
: a small ring or circle
2
: curl
especially : a long curl of hair

Examples of ringlet in a Sentence

a little girl with perfect, golden ringlets
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What resulted was a raucous reimagining of Mary Todd Lincoln as a wannabe cabaret singer with ringlet curls and a penchant for drinking. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025 No more tight ringlets—only soft, unfurled, velvety hair that moved with the artificial grace of a shampoo commercial actress who's probably wearing extensions anyway. Liz Krieger, Allure, 15 Apr. 2025 These weren't tight, spiral ringlets, but a more relaxed, elongated curl with a beachy softness. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025 Roan often wears her hair down in soft red ringlets letting her bangs fall loose for a naturally graceful, modern look. Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ringlet

Word History

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of ringlet was in 1555

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“Ringlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ringlet. Accessed 12 May. 2025.

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ringlet

noun
ring·​let ˈriŋ-lət How to pronounce ringlet (audio)
1
: a small ring or circle
2
: a long curl (as of hair)

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