often attributive
1
: the action or process of rehabilitating : rehabilitation
especially
: a program for rehabilitating especially drug or alcohol abusers
2
: a rehabilitated building or dwelling
rehab
verb
Examples of rehab in a Sentence
The rehab for his leg injury is going well.
the accident victim had to undergo months of rehab before she could walk again
Recent Examples on the Web
His former teammate Porzingis could relate to Tatum’s rehab process, and said that a desire to be involved in the team’s day-to-day grind is often a great motivator.
—
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2026
And while the spring training outing only lasted one inning and 10 pitches, the most significant step in Cole’s rehab to date certainly meant something to him.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
And yes, despite his agent saying Crosby is progressing in his rehab from knee surgery, his long-term health is a question mark.
—Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Other concerns at the time included the amount of notice given to surrounding property owners and the change in scope for the City Hall building, which previously included a mix of both affordable and market rate apartments after its first rehab in the mid-2000s.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rehab
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2026
And while the spring training outing only lasted one inning and 10 pitches, the most significant step in Cole’s rehab to date certainly meant something to him.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
And yes, despite his agent saying Crosby is progressing in his rehab from knee surgery, his long-term health is a question mark.
—Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Other concerns at the time included the amount of notice given to surrounding property owners and the change in scope for the City Hall building, which previously included a mix of both affordable and market rate apartments after its first rehab in the mid-2000s.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rehab
Cite this Entry
“Rehab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rehab. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
rehab
noun
re·hab
ˈrē-ˌhab 
often attributive
: rehabilitation
especially
: a program for rehabilitating especially drug or alcohol abusers
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
