Zorbing

Pronunciation: /ˈzɔːrbɪŋ/

Definitions of zorbing

noun a recreational activity in which a person is secured inside a large transparent ball and rolled along the ground or down hills

Example Sentences

A1 Zorbing is a fun activity where you roll down a hill inside a giant inflatable ball.

A2 Zorbing can be a thrilling experience for those who enjoy adventure sports.

B1 Many tourists flock to New Zealand to try zorbing for the first time.

B2 Zorbing has gained popularity as a unique and exciting outdoor activity.

C1 Professional zorbing competitions attract participants from around the world.

C2 Zorbing enthusiasts often travel to different countries to experience new zorbing locations.

Examples of zorbing in a Sentence

formal Zorbing is a recreational activity where a person rolls downhill inside a transparent plastic orb.

informal I heard they're offering zorbing sessions at the park this weekend.

slang Let's go zorbing and have a blast!

figurative Sometimes life feels like zorbing, rolling around without knowing where you'll end up.

Grammatical Forms of zorbing

• past tense: zorbed
• plural: zorbings
• comparative: more zorb
• superlative: most zorb
• present tense: zorbs
• future tense: will zorb
• perfect tense: have zorbed
• continuous tense: is zorbing
• singular: zorb
• positive degree: zorb
• infinitive: to zorb
• gerund: zorbing
• participle: zorbed

Origin and Evolution of zorbing

First Known Use: 1990 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'zorbing' originated in New Zealand in the 1990s.

Evolution of the word: Initially coined to describe the activity of rolling down a hill inside a large inflatable ball, 'zorbing' has since evolved to encompass various forms of the activity such as water zorbing and harness zorbing.