ringlet

noun

ring·​let ˈriŋ-lət How to pronounce ringlet (audio)
Synonyms of ringletnext
1
: a small ring or circle
2
: curl
especially : a long curl of hair

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a little girl with perfect, golden ringlets
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As families poured into a converted West Side warehouse Saturday afternoon, Jacob Williams watched small ringlets of his hair tumble to the floor. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 Layer thick, curly hair to enhance natural volume and add definition to your ringlets. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 July 2026 Peeking out from under her long ringlets, Kidman smiled at the camera while showing off a plunging black silk top with a sweetheart neckline and a white rib accent on her bodice. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 June 2026 What once was a mop of bleach blond ringlets is now a melting pot of caramel and honey brown, thanks to Swift’s longtime hairstylist Jemma Muradian, whose client roster also includes Sara Bareilles. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ringlet

Word History

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of ringlet was in 1555

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ringlet

noun
ring·​let ˈriŋ-lət How to pronounce ringlet (audio)
1
: a small ring or circle
2
: a long curl (as of hair)
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