rehab

[ ree-hab ]

noun

1. rehabilitation, especially a program or facility for treating persons addicted to drugs or alcohol or recovering from certain medical conditions:

   He's been sober since coming out of rehab.

   She checked into rehab after suffering a stroke.

2. a rehabilitated building.

adjective

1. of or relating to rehabilitation:

   funds for new rehab projects in the city.

verb (used with object)

, re·habbed, re·hab·bing.

1. to rehabilitate.

rehab

/ ˈriːhæb /

noun

1. short for rehabilitation
2. treatment for drink or drug addiction
3. informal.
   short for Rehabilitation Department

Other Words From

• re·hab·ber noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of rehab¹

By shortening

Example Sentences

But in an interview with The Times on Wednesday, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Paul Rothenberg, director of sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Optum Orthopedic Institute, offered insight into the standard rehab for most labrum surgeries.

From Los Angeles Times

"Being back with the Strictly family was the best rehab."

From BBC

That July, he posted a video on his YouTube page discussing his renewed focus, telling his fans he was six months sober after a 100-day rehab stint.

From Los Angeles Times

The Dodgers are a favorite to re-sign him after the time and effort put into his rehab and development resulted in a huge World Series contribution.

From Los Angeles Times

However, Brown was later expelled from rehab following a family session where, reportedly frustrated, he threw a rock through his mother’s car window, shattering it.

From Salon

Related Words

• regimen
• rehabilitation
• therapy