rebound
1 of 2verb
re·bound ˈrē-ˌbau̇nd 
ri-ˈbau̇nd
rebounded; rebounding; rebounds
intransitive verb
1
a
: to spring back on or as if on collision or impact with another body
b
: to recover from setback or frustration
2
: reecho
3
: to gain possession of a rebound in basketball
transitive verb
: to cause to rebound
rebounder
ˈrē-ˌbau̇n-dər
noun ri-ˈbau̇n-
rebound
2 of 2noun
re·bound ˈrē-ˌbau̇nd
ri-ˈbau̇nd
1
a
: the action of rebounding : recoil
b
: an upward leap or movement : recovery
a sharp rebound in prices
2
a
: a basketball or hockey puck that rebounds
b
: the act or an instance of gaining possession of a basketball rebound
leads the league in rebounds
3
: a reaction to setback, frustration, or crisis
on the rebound from an unhappy love affair
Synonyms
Verb
- bounce (back)
- come back
- rally
- recover
- snap back
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Verb The baseball rebounded off the wall. She rebounded quickly from the loss. She is good at both shooting and rebounding. He rebounded the ball and quickly passed it to a teammate. Noun He led the league in rebounds last year.
Recent Examples on the Web
Julie Loffredi, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2022 As corporate travel continues to rebound, business leaders now have new factors to consider as part of their legal responsibility to maintain their employees’ health, safety and well-being, otherwise known as the duty of care. Dustin Radtke, Forbes, 29 June 2022 The increase comes as both domestic and international air travel continues to rebound from the pandemic. Christian Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2022 Economic data shows conditions in the labor market are tight, while manufacturing continues to rebound amid strong consumer demand. CBS News, 22 Apr. 2022 As New York continues to rebound and all those reasons to be in midtown were stripped away, a deeper point has emerged. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2022 These managers are at significant risk of underperforming if the stocks rebound. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 If communities don't rebound quickly, districts may begin seeing gaps in funding. Joe Sonka, The Courier-Journal, 26 Aug. 2022 Look for Jackson to rebound from his first unhealthy season. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 Gunjan Banerji, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 Still, both suffered losses on Saturday against Power Five foes, leaving the league to hope for a rebound or someone else — like USC — rises to the top before the end of the season. Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2022 But six out of 10 signs have yet to turn favorable for a market rebound, according to Bank of America. Alena Botros, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2022 Experts credit a soaring economy and surging population for the rebound — along with some of the area’s quirks. Tony Semerad, The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 He was positioned perfectly for the rebound of Justin Rennicks’s first-half shot from a Carles Gil cross. Hayden Bird, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2022 Felix Frankfurter, the Supreme Court, and the Making of the Liberal Establishment—arrives at a moment when the justice’s stock may, in some quarters, seem poised for a rebound. Justin Driver, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2022 Acquiring players closer to the majors or already there might signal optimism for a quicker rebound. Matt Kawahara, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 July 2022 When DeShields’ jumper missed in the second, DeShields leapt for the rebound and passed it back to Gray from inside for the layup. Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 29 June 2022 See More
Verb
As post-pandemic travel continues to rebound, demand for wellness travel is high. Julie Loffredi, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2022 As corporate travel continues to rebound, business leaders now have new factors to consider as part of their legal responsibility to maintain their employees’ health, safety and well-being, otherwise known as the duty of care. Dustin Radtke, Forbes, 29 June 2022 The increase comes as both domestic and international air travel continues to rebound from the pandemic. Christian Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2022 Economic data shows conditions in the labor market are tight, while manufacturing continues to rebound amid strong consumer demand. CBS News, 22 Apr. 2022 As New York continues to rebound and all those reasons to be in midtown were stripped away, a deeper point has emerged. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2022 These managers are at significant risk of underperforming if the stocks rebound. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 If communities don't rebound quickly, districts may begin seeing gaps in funding. Joe Sonka, The Courier-Journal, 26 Aug. 2022 Look for Jackson to rebound from his first unhealthy season. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 Noun
Some investors have gone hunting for bargains, positioning for a rebound. Gunjan Banerji, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 Still, both suffered losses on Saturday against Power Five foes, leaving the league to hope for a rebound or someone else — like USC — rises to the top before the end of the season. Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2022 But six out of 10 signs have yet to turn favorable for a market rebound, according to Bank of America. Alena Botros, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2022 Experts credit a soaring economy and surging population for the rebound — along with some of the area’s quirks. Tony Semerad, The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 He was positioned perfectly for the rebound of Justin Rennicks’s first-half shot from a Carles Gil cross. Hayden Bird, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2022 Felix Frankfurter, the Supreme Court, and the Making of the Liberal Establishment—arrives at a moment when the justice’s stock may, in some quarters, seem poised for a rebound. Justin Driver, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2022 Acquiring players closer to the majors or already there might signal optimism for a quicker rebound. Matt Kawahara, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 July 2022 When DeShields’ jumper missed in the second, DeShields leapt for the rebound and passed it back to Gray from inside for the layup. Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 29 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French rebundir, from re- + Old French bondir to bound — more at bound entry 4
First Known Use
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a
Noun
1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing rebound
Kids Definition
rebound 1 of 2
verb
re·bound ˌrē-ˈbau̇nd
rebounded; rebounding
1
: to bounce back after hitting something
2
: to get over a disappointment
3
: to catch a basketball after a player has thrown it at the basket and has not scored a point
rebound
2 of 2noun
re·bound ˈrē-ˌbau̇nd
1
: the action of bouncing back after hitting something
2
: an immediate reaction to a loss or disappointment
3
: the act of catching a basketball after a player has thrown it at the basket and missed
Medical Definition
rebound
noun
re·bound ˈrē-ˌbau̇nd ri-ˈ
ri-ˈ : a spontaneous reaction
especially : a return to a previous state or condition following removal of a stimulus or cessation of treatment
withdrawal of antihypertensive medication may lead to a rebound hypertensive crisis Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine rebounding
verb
1
as in recovering
to regain a former or normal state the economy will rebound from this latest slump Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- recovering
- rallying
- staging a comeback
- reviving
- making a comeback
- snapping back
- coming back
- revitalizing
- bouncing (back)
- reanimating
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- declining
- failing
- worsening
2
as in bouncing
to strike and fly off at an angle the ball rebounded off the rim Synonyms & Similar Words
- bouncing
- ricocheting
- hitting
- ricochetting
- skipping
- sweeping
- bumping
- glancing
- brushing
- caroming
- grazing
- raking
- shaving
- skimming
- reflecting
- contacting
- nudging
- touching
- kissing
- sideswiping