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.
Recent Examples on the Web
This may result in delays or cancellations.
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Despite the 2025 report (read it here) showing a slight uptick from last year’s 468 to 489 LGBTQ characters across all platforms, that number takes a major blow as more than 200 (41%) of those characters will not return, due to series cancellations, endings or limited series format.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The cancellations will impact airlines like a busy weather day, one airline official told CNN.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Knoxville's airport has so far avoided widespread flight cancellations and ground traffic freezes during the monthlong federal shutdown, but staffing shortages could worsen as the congressional stalemate drags on, the Knoxville News Sentinel reported.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Despite the 2025 report (read it here) showing a slight uptick from last year’s 468 to 489 LGBTQ characters across all platforms, that number takes a major blow as more than 200 (41%) of those characters will not return, due to series cancellations, endings or limited series format.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The cancellations will impact airlines like a busy weather day, one airline official told CNN.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Knoxville's airport has so far avoided widespread flight cancellations and ground traffic freezes during the monthlong federal shutdown, but staffing shortages could worsen as the congressional stalemate drags on, the Knoxville News Sentinel reported.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Cancellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cancellation. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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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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