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

The restricted activities would include running ornamental fountains, noncommercial pressure washing and car washing, among several others. —Drew Kann, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026

In Idaho, land zoned as A-R (Agricultural-Residential) typically serves as a buffer between nonintensive, noncommercial farming operations and residential developments. —Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2026

The measure would bar counties from prohibiting outdoor firework displays for noncommercial purposes on private property. —Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoman, 18 Mar. 2026

Georgia also has a tradition of small-batch, noncommercial production that fits with an ephemeral product like the wine, which effectively goes extinct by the end of the season. —Alison Herman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for noncommercial

• controversial
• commercial
• inertial
• noncontroversial
• uncontroversial