1
: a person who reserves space (as on an airplane) but neither uses nor cancels the reservation
2
: a person who buys a ticket but does not attend
broadly
: a person who is expected but who does not show up
3
: failure to show up
: of, relating to, or being a job for which the holder is paid but performs few duties or is rarely present for work
Examples of no-show in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2024
The match was Game 2 of the Timberwolves’ second-round matchup against the Denver Nuggets, and Gobert’s no-show led to some mocking from his peers, including former NBA player Gilbert Arenas.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
There is a $20 per-person cancelation fee for no-shows or cancelations within 24 hours.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 6 May 2024
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds The onetime co-chair, who turned up at the 2022 event in a dramatic Atelier Versace gown that transformed into a second look live on the red carpet, was a no-show on Monday night.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
In addition, the fabric is a durable blend of nylon, spandex, and polyester that includes a mesh lining to provide no-show coverage.
—Kaitlin Stanford, Parents, 4 May 2024
Alice Cooper’s infamous no-show concert in 1980 and the management, or lack thereof, can teach brands a great deal.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
Primary election no-shows in California are a warning to Biden
April 1, 2024
Now, however, death rates are back to normal.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Fraga attributes the no-show to political maneuvering in the wake of the tragedy.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
Orlando Sentinel Podcasts, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2023
The concept of the no-show summer job was common knowledge at least as far back as the 1950s.
—Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Mar. 2023
While the Toronto native’s no-show did elicit some boos of disappointment, what artist and presenter Tyler Shaw had to say next turned the response to claps.
—Karen Bliss, Variety, 14 Mar. 2023
At the same time, the Rogers Place arena in Edmonton rang with boos when the popular Canadian artist was a no-show at the Junos to accept his album of the year trophy.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2023
There was confusion when representatives for the company were a no-show at its arraignment at a federal courthouse in Brooklyn.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2023
The losses, and a no-show by its new generation of armored vehicles, prove Russia is incapable of sustaining its war in the long term.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 8 Mar. 2023
And that starts with these 15 best no-show socks ahead.
—Gaby Keiderling, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Mar. 2023
Noun
But in recent years, Zuckerman’s asparagus has been a no-show.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2024
The match was Game 2 of the Timberwolves’ second-round matchup against the Denver Nuggets, and Gobert’s no-show led to some mocking from his peers, including former NBA player Gilbert Arenas.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
There is a $20 per-person cancelation fee for no-shows or cancelations within 24 hours.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 6 May 2024
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds The onetime co-chair, who turned up at the 2022 event in a dramatic Atelier Versace gown that transformed into a second look live on the red carpet, was a no-show on Monday night.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
In addition, the fabric is a durable blend of nylon, spandex, and polyester that includes a mesh lining to provide no-show coverage.
—Kaitlin Stanford, Parents, 4 May 2024
Alice Cooper’s infamous no-show concert in 1980 and the management, or lack thereof, can teach brands a great deal.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
Primary election no-shows in California are a warning to Biden
April 1, 2024
Now, however, death rates are back to normal.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Fraga attributes the no-show to political maneuvering in the wake of the tragedy.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
Adjective
After ending their season with an NIT no-show against UCF, the Gators face a roster makeover and push to become one of the next quick turnarounds in college basketball.
—Orlando Sentinel Podcasts, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2023
The concept of the no-show summer job was common knowledge at least as far back as the 1950s.
—Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Mar. 2023
While the Toronto native’s no-show did elicit some boos of disappointment, what artist and presenter Tyler Shaw had to say next turned the response to claps.
—Karen Bliss, Variety, 14 Mar. 2023
At the same time, the Rogers Place arena in Edmonton rang with boos when the popular Canadian artist was a no-show at the Junos to accept his album of the year trophy.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2023
There was confusion when representatives for the company were a no-show at its arraignment at a federal courthouse in Brooklyn.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2023
The losses, and a no-show by its new generation of armored vehicles, prove Russia is incapable of sustaining its war in the long term.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 8 Mar. 2023
And that starts with these 15 best no-show socks ahead.
—Gaby Keiderling, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Mar. 2023
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“No-show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-show. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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