Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

refund

Noun/Verb
/ˈriːfʌnd/
Definition
A refund is an amount of money given back to a customer after a purchase, typically because the product was returned or not satisfactory.
Examples
  • If you are not happy with your purchase, you can request a refund.
  • The store offered a full refund for the defective item.
  • After reviewing my complaint, they agreed to refund my ticket cost.
Meaning
The act of returning money to someone, usually because they are unsatisfied with a product or service.
Synonyms
  • reimbursement
  • repayment
  • return
  • compensation