rebar

noun

re·​bar ˈrē-ˌbär 

plural rebar or rebars

: a steel rod with ridges for use in reinforced concrete

Examples of rebar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The evacuation came after unpermitted construction work in the garage caused ceilings to sag and exposed rebar. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Each of its two imposing towers required 4,500 metric tonnes (4,960 US tons) of steel rebar and 10,000 cubic meters (353,400 cubic ft) of concrete. — New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2026

The closure will allow crews to work in the south abutment for the installation of rebar, setting up forms and preparing to pour concrete. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026

That one feature has taken Volkwine’s crew more than five months of moving dirt, laying rebar and concrete and hand-shaping every line in the smooth surface that untold numbers of skaters and bikers will use starting this fall. — Noah Daly july 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

reinforcing bar

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rebar

• adar
• afar
• ajar
• alar
• alvar
• bazaar
• bizarre
• boxcar
• boyar
• bulbar
• cachar
• cigar