rebound

²re·bound

noun \ˈrē-ˌbau̇nd, ri-ˈ\

Definition of REBOUND

1

a : the action of rebounding : recoil b : an upward leap or movement : recovery <a sharp rebound in prices>

2

a : a basketball or hockey puck that rebounds b : the act or an instance of gaining possession of a basketball rebound <leads the league in rebounds>

3

: a reaction to setback, frustration, or crisis <on the rebound from an unhappy love affair>

Examples of REBOUND

1. He led the league in rebounds last year.

First Known Use of REBOUND

1530

Other Field and Goal Sports Terms

crease, lateral, lax, overthrow, playbook, post, screen, scrum, secondary, ultimate