DRAWBACK | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word DRAWBACK in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DRAWBACK with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Drawback

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈdrɔːbak
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem

Short Definition:

feature that renders something less acceptable

Examples:
  • the main drawback of fitting catalytic converters is the cost
Definition:

an amount of excise or import duty remitted on goods exported

Short Definition:

amount of excise or import duty remitted on goods exported

Examples:
  • they had been complaining of difficulties in getting quick reimbursement of duty drawback

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