noun
Uncommon
rebate
REE-bayt
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.”
noun
1
A partial refund given after a purchase or payment.
"She mailed in the receipt to claim a $20 rebate on the appliance."
verb
1
To give back part of a payment already made.
"The manufacturer rebated ten percent of the purchase price to early buyers."
How to use rebate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA partial refund you get back after paying for something, often as a promotional incentive.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "debate" or with the woodworking term "rabbet" (a groove cut in wood), which is a different but related word.
Common pairings
mail-in rebate
tax rebate
claim a rebate
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Word forms
- Plural
- rebates
- Third person singular
- rebates
- Past tense
- rebated
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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."
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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.
