Rebound
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To bounce back after hitting a surface, or to recover in value, amount, or strength after a decrease or decline. It can also refer to a ball that has bounced back or a recovery after a setback.
“The economy is expected to rebound strongly in the next financial quarter.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/riˈbaʊnd/
Syllables
re·bound
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Wordle
Contains double vowels and RE- prefix; watch for the B
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points; useful for building with RE- prefix
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