cashback
Britishnoun
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a discount offered in return for immediate payment
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( as modifier )
cashback price £519.99 — save £30!
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a service provided by some supermarkets in which customers paying by debit card can draw cash
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the cash so drawn
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Example Sentences
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“My wife and I have multiple cards depending on airline points or hotel points or cashback awards,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Thomas also uses cashback websites to get money back on things she has bought, which she says is "brilliant for hotels or travel".
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
She's learning how to buy Roblox skins and earn cashback through apps.
From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2025
Pinduoduo and JD.com have between them indicated they would offer billions in cashback deals over the sales period for people shopping on their respective platforms.
From Reuters ● Nov. 10, 2023
Racking up points or cashback with this strategy may seem tempting, but it’s essential to understand the risks.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2022
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