rehab

American  

[ree-hab] / ˈriˌhæb /

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.

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adjective

1. of or relating to rehabilitation.

   funds for new rehab projects in the city.

verb (used with object)

rehabbed, rehabbing

1. to rehabilitate.

rehab British  

/ ˈriːhæb /

noun

1. short for rehabilitation

2. treatment for drink or drug addiction

3. informal short for Rehabilitation Department

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Other Word Forms

• rehabber noun

Etymology

Origin of rehab

By shortening

Example Sentences

But one good memory stands out: a spring day I went to visit my husband at his rehab center and saw two Black Santa figures waiting for me on his windowsill.

From Los Angeles Times

In response, they are more selective in the projects they choose, focusing on lighter rehabs and faster turnarounds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Musselman said Thursday that Arenas’ rehab from knee surgery was “going phenomenally.”

From Los Angeles Times

But Trout also hedged when asked whether he had offered to pay for Kay’s rehab, saying he just told him he’d help any way he could.

From Los Angeles Times

"We've got a little bit of that early rehab to go through to formulate where he may plug into the series, but we expect him to take some part in the series."

From Barron's

Related Words

• regimen
• rehabilitation
• therapy