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curling iron

noun

Definition of curling iron

: a rod-shaped usually metal instrument which is heated and around which a lock of hair to be curled or waved is wound

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BaBylissPRO tools Get a hair dryer, curling iron, or straightener from this professional-grade styling brand at a steal. — Sara Hendricks, USA TODAY, "5 of the best beauty deals you can get this Prime Day," 16 July 2019 The most popular brand, Brazilian Blowout, contains formaldehyde, which is released as the hair is heated with dryers or curling irons. — Longreads, "True Roots," 5 June 2019

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First Known Use of curling iron

1616, in the meaning defined above

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curling iron

noun

English Language Learners Definition of curling iron

US : a device with a long metal part that is heated to curl hair

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