refund
word
/ˈɹiˌfənd/, /ɹɪˈfənd/
REE-fuhnd (noun), ri-FUHND (verb)
/ˈɹiˌfənd/, /ɹɪˈfənd/
REE-fuhnd (noun), ri-FUHND (verb)
Definition
Money that is given back to you, usually because you returned something you bought or did not receive a service as promised.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, 'refund' means returned money. Common collocations: 'get a refund', 'request a refund', 'full refund', 'partial refund'. Verb form: 'to refund someone'. Often used in customer service, shopping, and online transactions.
Spanish: reembolso - devolución (dinero)Portuguese (BR): reembolso - restituição (dinheiro)Portuguese (PT): reembolso - restituição (dinheiro)Chinese (Simplified): 退款 - 返还（钱）Chinese (Traditional): 退款 - 退還（錢）Hindi: रिफंड - पैसे की वापसीArabic: استرداد - إعادة المالBengali: ফেরত - রিফান্ডRussian: возвратJapanese: 返金Vietnamese: hoàn tiềnKorean: 환불Turkish: geri ödeme - iadeUrdu: رقم کی واپسیIndonesian: pengembalian dana - refund
Example Sentences
You will get a full refund if you return the shoes.
basic
The store refused to give me a refund.
basic
Can I get a refund or store credit for this item?
natural
It usually takes a few days for the refund to appear in your account.
natural
They promised me a refund, but I haven’t received it yet.
natural
I want a refund for this broken lamp.
basic