rebound

[ri-bound, ree-bound, ree-bound, ri-bound]

verb (used without object)

1. to bound or spring back from force of impact.

2. to recover, as from ill health or discouragement.

3. Basketball.,  to gain hold of rebounds.

   a forward who rebounds well off the offensive board.

verb (used with object)

1. to cause to bound back; cast back.

2. Basketball.,  to gain hold of (a rebound).

   The guard rebounded the ball in backcourt.

noun

1. the act of rebounding; recoil.

2. Basketball.

   1. a ball that bounces off the backboard or the rim of the basket.

   2. an instance of gaining hold of such a ball.

3. Ice Hockey.,  a puck that bounces off the gear or person of a goalkeeper attempting to make a save.

rebound

verb

1. to spring back, as from a sudden impact

2. to misfire, esp so as to hurt the perpetrator

   the plan rebounded

noun

1. the act or an instance of rebounding

2. 1. in the act of springing back

   2. informal,  in a state of recovering from rejection, disappointment, etc

      he married her on the rebound from an unhappy love affair

Word History and Origins

Origin of rebound¹

1300–50; Middle English (v.) < Middle French rebondir, equivalent to Old French re- re- + bondir to bound ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of rebound¹

C14: from Old French rebondir , from _re- + bondir to _bound ²

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. on the rebound,

   1. after bouncing off the ground, a wall, etc..

      He hit the ball on the rebound.

   2. after being rejected by another.

      She didn't really love him; she married him on the rebound.

see on the rebound.

Example Sentences

Major cryptocurrencies rebounded on Monday, after the space saw a $19 billion wipeout last Friday — the largest liquidation in crypto’s history.

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The banking sector has rebounded since April, fueled by a surge in M&A and a favorable regulatory environment that has eased fees and streamlined examinations.

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But for the first time in a while, both the science and the sentiment are pointing the same way, and if the market keeps chasing affordable risk, the sector’s rebound may still have legs.

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Stocks have rebounded quickly from market slides in recent years.

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Kahleah Copper led Phoenix with 30 points while Alyssa Thomas had a triple double with 17 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.

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Related Words

• overcome 
• pick up 
• revive