rehab

noun

re·​hab ˈrē-ˌhab 

often attributive

1

: the action or process of rehabilitating : rehabilitation

especially : a program for rehabilitating especially drug or alcohol abusers

2

: a rehabilitated building or dwelling

rehab verb

rehabber

ˈrē-ˌha-bər 

noun

Synonyms of rehab

• rehabilitation
• recovery

Examples of rehab in a Sentence

The rehab for his leg injury is going well.

the accident victim had to undergo months of rehab before she could walk again

Recent Examples on the Web

On Sunday, September 20, Presley was found dead at a rehab facility in Santa Monica, Calif. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2026

And earlier this month, McArthur was healthy enough to go on his first rehab assignment in a two-year span. — Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

Detectives are trying to trace the supplier of the drugs that Cindy Crawford’s son, Persley Gerber, fatally overdosed on in Santa Monica rehab last weekend, according to law enforcement sources. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

When withdrawal poses a risk Another potential risk during rehab is withdrawal itself, which can range from uncomfortable to life-threatening depending on the substance involved and the person’s level of physical dependence, according to Kardaris. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

short for rehabilitation or rehabilitate

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

rehab

noun

re·​hab ˈrē-ˌhab 

often attributive

: rehabilitation

especially : a program for rehabilitating especially drug or alcohol abusers