Rebound

/ˈriːbaʊnd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of bouncing back after hitting a surface or coming back from a setback.

The basketball team's quick rebound after their loss was impressive.

a return to a previous state after a decline.

The economy is showing signs of rebound after several tough years.

a ball that bounces back or is returned following a missed shot or blocked attempt.

He skillfully grabbed the rebound and passed it to his teammate.

verb

to recover from an emotionally difficult experience.

After the breakup, she took some time to rebound before dating again.

to return to a previous state or condition.

The stock prices are expected to rebound after the recent drop.

to bounce back after hitting a surface.

The ball will rebound off the wall if you throw it hard enough.

From Middle English 'rebounden', from Old French 'rebondir', derived from 're-' + 'bondir' (to bounce).

rebound relationship

a romantic relationship that happens soon after a breakup.

rebound effect

a phenomenon where initial improvements are followed by negative outcomes.

off the rebound

making a quick recovery, often used in sports or emotional contexts.

bounce

to spring or move suddenly and violently.

return

to go back to a previous place or condition.

recover

to return to a normal state after a period of difficulty.

a rebound relationship

He was just a rebound; I wasn't really into him.

to make a quick recovery from a breakup or loss

I need to rebound after that breakup.