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exercise ball

American  

noun

  1. a firm, very large, usually inflatable ball used in various exercises, chiefly to strengthen the back, pelvis, and abdominal muscles.


Etymology

Origin of exercise ball

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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A glute strain began affecting his sciatic nerve and the pain left Bosa unable to do anything except lie on an exercise ball in the fetal position for hours.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

Balancing using a band and exercise ball doing pushups with a heavy chain around the neck isn’t for everyone.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 3, 2021

On Saturday, after his manager spoke with reporters, Strasburg walked to right field with an inflatable exercise ball under his left arm.

From Washington Post • Jul. 17, 2021

“The ball will give her the proper width between her body and the bed,” Mejia-Greene said as she showed the class how to transfer a client from a hospital bed to an exercise ball.

From Washington Times • Apr. 25, 2020

The more you play, the more exercises you’ll unlock so that you’re not stuck doing the same yoga pose every time you encounter an angry green exercise ball.

From The Verge • Oct. 17, 2019

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