refund

¹

[ri-fuhnd, ree-fuhnd, ree-fuhnd]

verb (used with object)

1. to give back or restore (especially money); repay.

2. to make repayment to; reimburse.

verb (used without object)

1. to make repayment.

noun

1. an act or instance of refunding.

2. an amount refunded.

refund

²

[ree-fuhnd]

verb (used with object)

1. to fund anew.

2. Finance.

   1. to meet (a matured debt structure) by new borrowing, especially through issuance of bonds.

   2. to replace (an old issue) with a new one.

refund

verb

1. to give back (money), as when an article purchased is unsatisfactory

2. to reimburse (a person)

noun

1. return of money to a purchaser or the amount so returned

Other Word Forms

• refundable adjective
• refunder noun
• refundability noun
• refundment noun
• nonrefundability noun
• nonrefundable adjective
• unrefundable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of refund¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English verb refunden “to export, transmit,” from Old French refonder, refunder “to reimburse” and Latin refundere “to pour back,” equivalent to re- re- + fundere “to pour”; found ³

Origin of refund²

First recorded in 1855–60; re- + fund

Word History and Origins

Origin of refund¹

C14: from Latin refundere to pour back, from _re- + fundere to pour

Example Sentences

"A refund isn't really going to reverse years of sun damage, is it?" one wrote in response to Ultra Violette's recall statement.

From BBC

“We apologize to our guests for any inconvenience this may cause and will reach out to those with affected reservations to notify them of their options, including a refund,” Spirit Airlines said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, shows will take place on the 20 and 21 September, with refunds available for those who cannot attend the rescheduled dates.

From BBC

Events were officially canceled in late 2024, and some dues-paying members were banned from entering the premises and not issued refunds on unused memberships.

From Los Angeles Times

His post was not without humor: “I promise you it’s not a face lift! I’d need a refund …” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

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