Zumba

American

[zoom-buh, ‑bah] / ˈzum bə, ‑bɑ /

Trademark.

a brand name for a fitness program consisting of dance and aerobic exercise routines performed to popular, mainly Latin American music.

Zumba British

/ ˈzʊmbə /

noun

a system of keep-fit exercises performed to Latin American dance music

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Etymology

Origin of Zumba

An arbitrary coinage

Example Sentences

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Sivankutty added that though schools have been asked to introduce Zumba into the curriculum, classes would still be optional for the students.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2025

Under the guidelines, all state-run schools have been asked to hire trained Zumba instructors to hold daily sessions for the students.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2025

They began raising small amounts of money by hosting golf tournaments and throwing Zumba parties.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2025

The government suggested Zumba classes, which includes aerobic exercise set to modern music, but Canul Poot had other plans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2024

I zipped past university students busy with their weight workouts and Zumba classes in full swing.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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