medicine ball

noun

: a heavy usually large ball used especially in conditioning and strengthening exercises

Examples of medicine ball in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

By way of thanks, the Swiss Football Association donated professional training equipment to the school, including Olympic lifting platforms, squat racks, medicine balls, resistance bands, agility hurdles and plyometric boxes. — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

Other dynamic movements, like ball slams, kettlebell swings, dumbbell chops, and medicine ball throws, can also develop muscular power. — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 17 Aug. 2026

Bass tones inspired by the TR-808 hit like medicine balls to the chest. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026

Select a medium weight medicine ball and stand in front of an exercise bench. — Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

medicine ball

noun

: a heavy usually large ball used especially for strengthening exercises