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rumba

Pronunciation: /ˈrʌmbə/

(also rhumba)

Definition of rumba

noun

a rhythmic dance with Spanish and African elements, originating in Cuba: to see an authentic rumba you must go to Havana
a piece of music for the rumba or in a similar style.
a ballroom dance imitative of the rumba: they glide around the dance floor doing the cha-cha, rumba, or waltz