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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
Examples of curling iron in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Amazon This viral curling iron is great for beginners.
—Medea Giordano, WIRED, 8 May 2024
Choose from five heat settings (up to 400 degrees) and feel at peace knowing the curling iron automatically turns off as a safety precaution.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 1 Mar. 2024
On the topic of sleek, L'ange's Le Duo 360° Airflow Styler is both a flat iron and curling iron that leaves hair soft, shiny, and styled in no time.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Mar. 2024
Why waste vanity space with a separate blow dryer, straighter, and curling iron when one tool does it all?
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
This is a highly functional and popular curling iron, especially for natural hair.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024
The announcement coincides with the launch of a new and incredibly innovative tool, The Power Bottom, which allows users to interchange 3 different heat tools (a waver tool, a curling wand, and a curling iron) with 1 power base.
—Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
Beyond simply carrying your hot tools, this bag expands to become a mat for your flat iron and curling irons, providing a convenient and protective surface.
—Micaela Arnett, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2024
But the flat iron and the curling iron? For the friend who’s perpetually low on battery
Some people say bumming a mobile charge is akin to bumming a cigarette and not in a good way.
—Leslie Yazel, wsj.com, 14 Dec. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1616, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Curling iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curling%20iron. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
curling iron
noun
: a rod-shaped device that is heated and used to curl hair
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