rebate
Rebate (noun) means a partial refund given after a purchase or payment. Example: “She mailed in the receipt to claim a $20 rebate on the appliance.”
How to Use Rebate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA partial refund you get back after paying for something, often as a promotional incentive.
Don't confuse with "debate" or with the woodworking term "rabbet" (a groove cut in wood), which is a different but related word.
Word Forms
rebated past tense, rebates plural, rebates singular
Fill the Gap
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She mailed in the receipt to claim a $20 _____ on the appliance.
Etymology
From Old French rabatre, related to abate — both trace to a root meaning "to beat down."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for rebate
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What does “rebate” mean?
The word “rebate” means a partial refund given after a purchase or payment. In plain terms, a partial refund you get back after paying for something, often as a promotional incentive.
How do you pronounce “rebate”?
“Rebate” is pronounced REE-bayt (/ˈɹiːbeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “rebate” in a sentence?
Here is “rebate” used in a sentence: “The manufacturer rebated ten percent of the purchase price to early buyers.”
What part of speech is “rebate”?
Depending on how it is used, “rebate” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “rebate” come from?
The word “rebate” comes from Old French. From Old French rabatre, related to abate — both trace to a root meaning "to beat down.".
Is “rebate” a common word?
“Rebate” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “rebate” have?
“Rebate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a partial refund given after a purchase or payment.