Meaning of the word rhumba in English

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rhumba

US /ˈrʌm.bə/
UK /ˈrʌm.bə/
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Noun

a rhythmic dance with Cuban origins, performed with a swaying of the hips and a shuffling of the feet.

Example:
They danced a passionate rhumba all night long.
The band played a lively rhumba tune.

Verb

to dance the rhumba.

Example:
They learned to rhumba at the dance studio.
The couple began to rhumba gracefully across the floor.