medicine ball

noun

1. a large, solid, heavy, leather-covered ball, thrown from one person to another for exercise.

medicine ball

noun

1. a heavy ball used for physical training

Word History and Origins

Origin of medicine ball¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

In the early years of his career, chasing vans and running up hills or throwing medicine balls while singing to improve his breath control were not wasted on him.

From Los Angeles Times

Each person has their own designated station where a screen masks sensors that track both the motions of the exerciser as well as the gym's specially built equipment, including dumbbells, medicine balls and skipping ropes.

From BBC

So Brad Roy, who works with Gates and is the editor of the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal, suggested medicine balls instead.

From Seattle Times

Music blared - “She Blinded Me with Science” was among the selections - as the Maple Leafs warmed up for their workout by playing some spirited indoor soccer and tossing a medicine ball into concrete walls.

From Washington Times

Music blared — “She Blinded Me with Science” was among the selections — as the Maple Leafs warmed up for their workout by playing some spirited indoor soccer and tossing a medicine ball into concrete walls.

From Seattle Times