1
: a short bar with weights at each end that is used usually in pairs for exercise
2
: a stupid person : dummy
Synonyms of dumbbell
Examples of dumbbell in a Sentence
I feel like a dumbbell for making such a stupid mistake. no, you're not a dumbbell—this is one of the hardest courses the school offers
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The gym is small but thoughtfully equipped with the essentials including a Peloton bike, dumbbells, kettlebells, medicine balls, and resistance bands. —
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Brace your core and pull the dumbbell towards your torso, making sure to keep your elbow close to your body. —Jakob Roze, Health, 21 Apr. 2026 Moving from the treadmill to the floor, adding the use of dumbbells while balancing on a workout ball then back to the treadmill pushes participants to levels normally meant for professional athletes. —Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 This slow movement is shown when lowering a dumbbell. —William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dumbbell
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Brace your core and pull the dumbbell towards your torso, making sure to keep your elbow close to your body. —Jakob Roze, Health, 21 Apr. 2026 Moving from the treadmill to the floor, adding the use of dumbbells while balancing on a workout ball then back to the treadmill pushes participants to levels normally meant for professional athletes. —Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 This slow movement is shown when lowering a dumbbell. —William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dumbbell
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dumbbell
noun
dumb·bell ˈdəm-ˌbel 
1
: a bar with weights at the ends that is usually used for exercise or building strength
2
: a stupid person : dummy entry 1
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