noun

rebar

REE-bah

Rebar (noun) means a steel bar used to strengthen concrete. Example: “Workers laid a grid of rebar before pouring the foundation.”

noun

A steel bar used to strengthen concrete.

"Workers laid a grid of rebar before pouring the foundation."

How to use rebar

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe steel rods embedded in concrete to make it stronger and less likely to crack.

Common pairings

rebar grid steel rebar

Word forms

rebarred past tense, rebarred past tense, rebars plural, rebars singular, rebars singular

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “rebar” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

Workers laid a grid of _____ before pouring the foundation.

Etymology

A blend of "reinforcing" and "bar."

Rhymes for rebar

sidebar

See all rhymes for rebar →

Frequently asked questions

What does “rebar” mean?

The word “rebar” means a steel bar used to strengthen concrete. In plain terms, the steel rods embedded in concrete to make it stronger and less likely to crack.

How do you pronounce “rebar”?

“Rebar” is pronounced REE-bah (/ˈɹiː.bɑː(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “rebar” in a sentence?

Here is “rebar” used in a sentence: “Workers laid a grid of rebar before pouring the foundation.”

What part of speech is “rebar”?

“Rebar” is a noun.