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Rebate Definition & Meaning

rebate
noun
  1. a refund of some fraction of the amount paid
  2. a rectangular groove made to hold two pieces together
verb
  1. give a reduction in the price during a sale; "The store is rebating refrigerators this week"
  2. cut a rebate in (timber or stone)
  3. join with a rebate; "rebate the pieces of timber and stone"

"Rebate" in song lyrics

See how rebate is used in real songs:

  • "Stop trying to hate, you get a point rebate"
    Makeba Mooncycle — Points
  • "autos with rebate"
    AOL — AOL
  • "wheres my rebate"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does rebate mean?
a refund of some fraction of the amount paid a rectangular groove made to hold two pieces together give a reduction in the price during a sale; "The store is rebating refrigerators this week" cut a rebate in (timber or stone) join with a rebate; "rebate the pieces of timber and stone"
What part of speech is rebate?
Rebate is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does rebate have?
Rebate has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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