noun Uncommon

curling

KUR-lihng

Curling (noun) means a winter sport in which players slide heavy stones across ice toward a circular target. Example: “Curling is one of the most watched sports at the Winter Olympics.”

noun

A winter sport in which players slide heavy stones across ice toward a circular target.

"Curling is one of the most watched sports at the Winter Olympics."

The action of something forming curls or twisting into a spiral.

"The curling of the paper made it hard to read."

How to use curling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMainly known today as the ice sport played with stones and brooms; also just the action of curling.

Common pairings

a game of curling curling stone curling rink

Word forms

curlings plural

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Rhymes for curling

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Frequently asked questions

What does “curling” mean?

The word “curling” means a winter sport in which players slide heavy stones across ice toward a circular target. In plain terms, mainly known today as the ice sport played with stones and brooms; also just the action of curling.

How do you pronounce “curling”?

“Curling” is pronounced KUR-lihng (/ˈkəɹlɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “curling” in a sentence?

Here is “curling” used in a sentence: “Curling is one of the most watched sports at the Winter Olympics.”

What part of speech is “curling”?

“Curling” is a noun.

Is “curling” a common word?

“Curling” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “curling” have?

“Curling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a winter sport in which players slide heavy stones across ice toward a circular target.