rebound
rebound Lexical Profile
rebound Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An increase in value, amount, or strength after a previous decline or setback.
"Economists predicted a strong rebound in consumer spending during the holiday quarter."
In basketball and similar sports, the act of gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot bounces off the backboard or rim.
"The center finished the game with twenty points and twelve rebounds."
A movement back through the air after hitting a hard surface or object.
"The tennis player anticipated the fast rebound off the baseline and returned the serve."
A state of emotional vulnerability and impulsive reaction following the end of a romantic relationship, or a new romantic partner acquired during this period.
"Friends advised him against getting married so quickly while still on the rebound."
• verb
To recover in value, amount, or strength after a previous decline or setback.
"Share prices rebounded sharply after the central bank announced lower interest rates."
To bounce back through the air after hitting a hard surface or object.
"The rubber ball rebounded off the brick wall and rolled across the courtyard."
To gain possession of a missed shot that bounces off the backboard or rim (in basketball).
"Our team needs to rebound more effectively in the second half to win the championship."
To have an unintended negative consequence for the originator of an action or plan.
"Their attempt to discredit the rival campaign ultimately rebounded on them."
• Rhymes for rebound
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Anglo-French rebunder ('to bounce back or echo'), formed from re- ('back') and bondir ('to resound, echo, or leap'), which traces back to Late Latin bombitare ('to buzz or hum').
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.