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rebar

American  
[ree-bahr] / ˈriˌbɑr /
Or re-bar

noun

Building Trades Informal.
  1. a steel bar or rod used to reinforce concrete.


Etymology

Origin of rebar

1960–65, re(inforcing) bar

Example Sentences

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Even basic construction labor, cement, rebar and cooling systems could pose constraints.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The Indian steel industry is likely to report a 5%-6% on year gain in domestic volume in the three months ended December, while average prices of hot-rolled coil and rebar likely declined on quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Schachter told Barron’s he owns steel and iron ore producer Cleveland-Cliffs and rebar manufacturer Commercial Metals in the Snow Small Cap Value Fund.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

The hefty concrete walls reinforced with steel rebar as thick as a human arm safely distribute the forces throughout the structure to prevent critical cracks or collapses.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2024

Sections of his arms, legs, and shoulders had crumbled, revealing a core of rebar rather than bone.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson