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rebounder

American

[ree-boun-der] / ˈriˌbaʊn dər /

noun

Basketball.

a player who excels in gaining hold of rebounds.

Etymology

Origin of rebounder

First recorded in 1945–50; rebound + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Add the loss of the Bruins’ leading scorer and rebounder, Tyler Bilodeau, to injury and Cronin was fit to be tied by both lack of funds and the injury bug.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The Mavericks were without forward Anthony Davis, their leading scorer and rebounder, due to a lower left leg injury.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

This is the worst trade ever, a great defender, rebounder, scorer and team leader for a ball-hogging guy who can make baskets.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2025

He’s the nation’s leading scorer with 25 points a game and the second-leading rebounder at 12.2.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2024

A rebounder and a guy who could run up and down the floor without tripping.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie

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