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Definition of kettlebell

kettlebell

/ˈkɛt.əlˌbɛl/
ket · tle · bell
Plural:kettlebells
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kettlebell Lexical Profile

kettlebell Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A heavy cast-iron or steel weight shaped like a cannonball with a flat bottom and a thick looped handle on top, used for strength, cardiovascular, and flexibility training.

Example

"She incorporated two-handed kettlebell swings into her morning workout routine to build core and lower-body strength."

• Nearby Words

keto
ketogenic
kettle
kettlebell
kettledrum
kettleful
key

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as a compound of 'kettle' (from its resemblance to a handle-equipped tea kettle) and 'bell' (modeled after 'dumbbell' and 'barbell'), describing the traditional Russian cast-iron counterweight known as a girya.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kettlebell. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kettlebell
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