noncommercial

adjective

non·​com·​mer·​cial ˌnän-kə-ˈmər-shəl 

: not commercial: such as

a

: not occupied with or engaged in commerce

noncommercial motor vehicles

b

: not of or relating to commerce

restricted to noncommercial use

c

: not supported by advertisers

noncommercial community television

Examples of noncommercial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At a time when trust in institutions is declining, access to reliable information feels harder to come by, and the need for noncommercial, high-quality early-childhood content is greater than ever, public media stands apart as a vital and unifying source. —Mark G. Contreras, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2025

Prior to the latest allegations, Escamilla was facing misdemeanor charges in a February incident in the San Fernando Valley including trespass, entering a noncommercial dwelling and resisting arrest and was free on $10,000 bail. —Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025

Donors, tax dollars plug holes Public media outlets are only one prong of an increasingly noncommercial local news system. —Matthew Powers, The Conversation, 6 May 2025

Communication is critical for any successful relationship—whether commercial or noncommercial. —Majeed Javdani, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for noncommercial

• controversial
• commercial
• inertial
• noncontroversial
• uncontroversial