1re·bound 
/ˈri:ˌbaʊnd/ noun
plural re·bounds /ˈri:ˌbaʊnd/ noun [count] 1 : the act of bouncing back after hitting something
▪ The fielder caught the ball on the rebound off the wall. [=caught the ball when it rebounded off the wall] 2 : a ball, puck, etc., that bounces back after hitting something
▪ He caught/grabbed the rebound. 3 basketball : the act of catching the ball after a shot has missed going in the basket
▪ He led the league in rebounds last year. 4 : an increase or improvement after a decrease or decline
▪ There has been a recent rebound in stock prices.
▪ The fielder caught the ball on the rebound off the wall. [=caught the ball when it rebounded off the wall]
▪ He caught/grabbed the rebound.
▪ He led the league in rebounds last year.
▪ There has been a recent rebound in stock prices.
on the rebound 1 : sad and confused because a romantic relationship has recently ended
▪ She refused to date him while he was still on the rebound. 2 chiefly US : getting better
▪ His health is on the rebound.
▪ She refused to date him while he was still on the rebound.
▪ His health is on the rebound.
