cancellation
noun
can·cel·la·tion
ˌkan(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən 
variants
or less commonly cancelation
1
: the act or an instance of canceling
The cancellation of the game was due to bad weather.
2
: something (such as a hotel room or a ticket) made available by the canceling of an arrangement
was lucky to get a cancellation for the trip to Chicago
—often used before another noungot a cancellation ticket/slot
3
: a mark made to cancel something (such as a postage stamp)
Examples of cancellation in a Sentence
The storm caused delays and flight cancellations.
Notice of cancellation should be given 30 days in advance.
There is a fee for cancellation.
Cancellations increased when rates doubled.
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Reporting shows that the government contacted Catholic Charities in late March to notify them of the cancellation.
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Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Reporting shows that the government contacted Catholic Charities in late March to notify them of the cancellation.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
The series struggled with its storytelling after Canto’s passing, and ratings declined to a cancellation level in the fourth season.
—Rich Heldenfels, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Rapper and creator Vince Staples, whose life served as the loose inspiration for the show, hasn’t commented on the cancellation.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cancellation
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“Cancellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cancellation. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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cancellation
noun
can·cel·la·tion
ˌkan(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən
1
: an act of canceling
2
: a mark made to cancel something
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