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

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Zumba

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

You might be eligible for SilverSneakers, a program that has workouts like tai chi, Zumba and outdoor walking groups, as well as scores of live online classes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2024

The YouTuber has promised to run a Zumba class in the camp every morning and says her role "is going to be to keep morale and humour high".

From BBC ● Nov. 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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