cashback

noun

cash·​back ˈkash-ˌbak 

variants or less commonly cash-back or cash back

: money or its equivalent (such as a check) or credit given as a rebate and often accrued as a reward for making purchases

… credit cards offering substantial cashback …

—Jon Kowieski

… offering up to $200 in cashback when you purchase coffee from the brand's delivery service …

—Kasey Caminiti

You can earn cash-back on your groceries with apps …

—Kerri Anne Renzulli

—often used before another noun

… allows customers to earn cashback rewards from restaurants to redeem on dine-in and pickup orders.

—Kimberly Redmond

… this credit card works best for those who travel frequently and want the best of both worlds in cash back incentives and access to high-end perks.

—Sean Jackson

Examples of cashback in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another tactic in the moneymaxxing toolkit is cashback, the report’s authors said. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Customers claiming cashback are automatically entered into a draw for a 1 in 20 chance to receive their entire purchase cost back, a nod to the 20 Premier League clubs. — John Archer, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Fly for Less Maximize your travel budget with the latest ITA Airways promo codes, flight deals, and cashback offers for August 2026. — Preeti Shivani, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

Cardholders receive 3% cashback on eligible purchases, face no foreign transaction fees, and can withdraw cash from ATMs without fees. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above