Rebound definition
When a basketball player gets the ball back after he misses because it bounces off the net, this is an example of a rebound.
When the stock market falls 100 points and then it recovers 100 points, this is an example of a rebound.
When you kick a ball into the garage door and it bounces back, this is an example of a time when the ball rebounds.
When you try to try to make a basket and miss but it bounces off the rim and you are able to catch it and gain control of the ball again, this is an example of a time when you rebound.
When the stock market goes down 100 points and then it goes back up 100 points, this is an example of a time when the stock market rebounds.
He is on the rebound following a tumultuous breakup.
His spirits rebounded.
- after it bounces off the ground, a wall, etc.
- immediately after and while reacting strongly to a rejection, as in love