returns
/ɹɪˈtɜːnz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Merchandise returned to the retailer, wholesaler or supplier.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Hàng hóa trả lại cho nhà bán lẻ, bán buôn hoặc nhà cung cấp
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Noun
Examples
The number of unsold books that booksellers return to publishers (called the rate of returns) has been averaging between 25 per cent and 35 per cent.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A mild, light-coloured kind of tobacco.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “returns” mean?
Merchandise returned to the retailer, wholesaler or supplier.
Is “returns” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.