What does "zorb" mean?

A large, transparent, inflatable ball, inside which a person may be secured and then rolled downhill.

What is a synonym for "zorb"?

Common synonyms include: hydrosphere, hypersphere, hypersphere.

//zɔː(ɹ)b// noun, verb

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Noun

1
A large, transparent, inflatable ball, inside which a person may be secured and then rolled downhill.
"Uneven plains that are interspersed with pebbles and rocks are likely to cause punctures in the zorbs."

Verb

1
To roll downhill or engage in sports in a zorb ball.
"People who've zorbed in New Zealand, say Swiss mountains are too steep to allow the leisurely roll-out that's the real thrill."

"Uneven plains that are interspersed with pebbles and rocks are likely to cause punctures in the zorbs."

Originally the trademarked name of a particular brand of sphere; perhaps from orb.

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