rebound

C2
Pronunciation
/ɹiˈbaʊnd/
/ˈɹibaʊnd/
/ˈɹibɑʊnd/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

The recoil of an object bouncing off another.

2 Definition

A return to health or well-being; a recovery.

Example Sentences
  • I am on the rebound.
3 Definition

An effort to recover from a setback.

4 Definition

A romantic partner with whom one begins a relationship (or the relationship one begins) for the sake of getting over a previous, recently-ended romantic relationship.

5 Definition

The strike of the ball after it has bounced off a defending player, the crossbar or goalpost.

6 Definition

An instance of catching the ball after it has hit the rim or backboard without a basket being scored, generally credited to a particular player.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To bound or spring back from a force.

2 Definition

To give back an echo.

3 Definition

To jump up or get back up again.

4 Definition

To send back; to reverberate.

5 Definition

To bind again.

6 Definition

To associate a command with a different key.