refund

noun
UK: /ˈriːfʌnd/
US: /ˈriːfʌnd/

  1. Money that is given back if you are not happy with something you bought.

    1. I want a refund because this shirt is too small.
    2. You can get a full refund if you return the item within 30 days of purchase.

Synonyms

rebate payback compensate repay
refund verb

  1. To give someone back money they paid for something, typically because they are not satisfied or the item is faulty.

    1. Can you refund my money? This item is broken.
    2. The store will refund the purchase price if you return the product unused.

  2. To provide reimbursement for expenses incurred.

    1. The company will refund travel costs after the conference.
    2. We will refund any reasonable expenses if you provide receipts and documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "refund" is /ˈriːfʌnd/ in British English and /ˈriːfʌnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "refund": rebate, payback, compensate, repay.

Example usage of "refund": "I want a refund because this shirt is too small.". More examples on the page.