English · Word Candidate

rebound

/ɹiˈbaʊnd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: rebounds · rebounding · rebounded

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The recoil of an object bouncing off another.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A return to health or well-being; a recovery.

Noun

I am on the rebound.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To bound or spring back from a force.

Verb

Bodies which are absolutely hard, or so soft as to be void of elasticity, will not rebound from one another.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To give back an echo.

Verb

each cave and echoing rock rebounds

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “rebound” mean?

The recoil of an object bouncing off another.

Is “rebound” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.