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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These include enhanced surveillance around campuses, new awareness campaigns and rehabilitation programmes for students, along with Zumba lessons.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2025

That means doing their Zumba and making their vision boards right there in Kansas.

From Salon • Dec. 8, 2024

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

His sister Sharon McConnell then discovered his money had been spent on women and children's clothes, make up, perfume and Zumba classes.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2023

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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