curling iron

NOUN

hot iron used to curl or straighten hair

Synonyms

WEAK

crimper crimping iron curler curling tongs hot iron hot rollers straightening iron

Example Sentences

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The hotel provides a stool, hair dryer and curling iron at each station.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Taking a curling iron to a single dangling piece of hair on a bald head?

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2025

The Beachwaver, a rotating curling iron that will curl your hair in minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2023

“No bags,” the security guard at the entrance to the Titans’ stadium barked at her earlier in the day when she tried to bring in a backpack with her curling iron and makeup.

From Washington Post • Feb. 9, 2019

There is no sound within the bounds of the curling iron fence.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern