noun C2 Proficient Uncommon

rebound

ree-BOWND

Rebound (noun) means the bouncing back of an object after it hits something. Example: “The ball's rebound off the wall caught the goalkeeper off guard.”

noun

The bouncing back of an object after it hits something.

"The ball's rebound off the wall caught the goalkeeper off guard."

A recovery after a setback, illness, or downturn.

"The economy showed signs of a rebound in the third quarter."

"Her tennis career had a strong rebound after the injury."

A romantic relationship entered into soon after a breakup, mainly to help get over the previous one.

"Friends warned her that dating him so soon was just a rebound."

In basketball, a recovery of the ball after a missed shot.

"He grabbed the rebound and scored on the putback."

verb

To bounce back after hitting something, or to recover after a setback.

"Stocks rebounded sharply after the announcement."

"The ball rebounded off the crossbar."

How to Use Rebound

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBouncing back — physically, emotionally, financially, or on the basketball court.

Common pairings

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Word Forms

rebounded past tense, rebounds plural, rebounds singular

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Etymology

From Old French rebondir, "to bounce back."

Origin: Old French

Synonyms

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Rhymes for rebound

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “rebound” mean?

The word “rebound” means the bouncing back of an object after it hits something. In plain terms, bouncing back — physically, emotionally, financially, or on the basketball court.

How do you pronounce “rebound”?

“Rebound” is pronounced ree-BOWND (/ˈɹi.baʊnd/ in IPA).

How do you use “rebound” in a sentence?

Here is “rebound” used in a sentence: “The ball's rebound off the wall caught the goalkeeper off guard.”

What part of speech is “rebound”?

Depending on how it is used, “rebound” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “rebound” come from?

The word “rebound” comes from Old French. From Old French rebondir, "to bounce back.".

Is “rebound” a common word?

“Rebound” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.

How many meanings does “rebound” have?

“Rebound” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the bouncing back of an object after it hits something.

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