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
1
The bouncing back of an object after it hits something.
"The ball's rebound off the wall caught the goalkeeper off guard."
2
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."
3
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."
4
In basketball, a recovery of the ball after a missed shot.
"He grabbed the rebound and scored on the putback."
verb
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishBouncing back — physically, emotionally, financially, or on the basketball court.
Common pairings
economic rebound
grab the rebound
a rebound relationship
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Word forms
- Plural
- rebounds
- Third person singular
- rebounds
- Past tense
- rebounded
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The ball's _____ off the wall caught the goalkeeper off guard.
Etymology
From Old French rebondir, "to bounce back."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for rebound
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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.
