rebate

¹ American  

[ree-beyt, ree-beyt, ri-beyt] / ˈri beɪt, ˈri beɪt, rɪˈbeɪt /

noun

1. a return of part of the original payment for some service or merchandise; partial refund.

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verb (used with object)

rebated, rebating

1. to allow as a discount.

2. to deduct (a certain amount), as from a total.

3. to return (part of an original payment).

   He rebated five dollars to me.

4. to provide a rebate for (merchandise) after purchase.

   The manufacturer is rebating this air conditioner.

5. to blunt (an edged or pointed weapon).

6. to cover the edge or point of (an edged or pointed weapon) in order to make it incapable of cutting or piercing.

verb (used without object)

rebated, rebating

1. to allow rebates, especially as the policy or practice of a company, store, etc.

rebate ² American  

[ree-beyt, rab-it] / ˈri beɪt, ˈræb ɪt /

noun

rebated, rebating

1. rabbet.

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rebate ¹ British  

noun

1. a refund of a fraction of the amount payable or paid, as for goods purchased in quantity; discount

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verb

1. to deduct (a part) of a payment from (the total)

2. archaic to reduce or diminish (something or the effectiveness of something)

rebate ² British  

/ ˈræbɪt, ˈriːbeɪt /

noun

1. another word for rabbet

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rebate Cultural  

1. The return of part of a payment for a good. Unlike a discount, which is deducted from the price before purchase, a rebate is returned after purchase.

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Other Word Forms

• rebatable adjective
• rebateable adjective
• rebater noun

Etymology

Origin of rebate

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English rebaten (verb), from Old French rabatre “to beat, put down,” from re- re- + (a)batre “to beat” ( abate )

Example Sentences

The government offers a Warm Homes Discount, which is a one-off rebate on your energy bill.

From BBC

The company saw a surprise sales boost in the third quarter as U.S. buyers rushed to take advantage of the expiring $7,500 tax rebate.

From The Wall Street Journal

“But the rebate made it feel reasonable—it wasn’t about spending more, just spending smarter.”

From Barron's

The CMS proposal would require drug makers to pay rebates to Medicare covering the difference between prices in the U.S. and the lowest price in 19 countries, including Canada, the Czech Republic and Sweden.

From The Wall Street Journal

Shoppers at Sam’s Club China pay the equivalent of $37 a year for a basic membership or $97 for a premium membership, which comes with perks such as a 2% rebate on purchases.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• abatement
• allowance
• bonus
• deduction
• discount
• kickback
• reduction
• reimbursement
• repayment