Rebound/rɪˈbaʊnd/ Definition 1 of 6Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement Used to describe literal bouncing of objects, not people or emotions. The basketball's rebound off the rim was unpredictable. Pro Tip 2/2Visual Imagery The term often creates a vivid image of the action in the reader's mind. I watched the ball's rebound in the gym with fascination.