noun
plural -bounds
[count] the act of bouncing back after hitting something
a ball, puck, etc., that bounces back after hitting something
basketball :the act of catching the ball after a shot has missed going in the basket
an increase or improvement after a decrease or decline
on the rebound
sad and confused because a romantic relationship has recently ended
chiefly US :getting better
verb
-bounds; -bounded; -bounding
[no obj] :to bounce back off something after hitting it
[no obj] :to increase or improve after a recent decrease or decline
basketball :to catch the ball after a shot has missed going in the basket [no obj]