Rebate Definition

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

Usage tips for "rebate"

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