nonmember

noun

non·​mem·​ber ˌnän-ˈmem-bər How to pronounce nonmember (audio)
plural nonmembers
: a person or thing that is not a member
The event is open to nonmembers as well.
Admission is $15 for nonmembers.
often used before another noun
nonmember nations
nonmember prices

Examples of nonmember in a Sentence

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Camps are open to both members and nonmembers, though pricing for members are discounted. Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026 Tickets are $40 for members and $43 for nonmembers. Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 Tickets can be purchased online for $25 per person for nonmembers, while members will pay $20. Finch Walker, USA Today, 1 June 2026 Beginner lessons are $10 per class for members and $15 for nonmembers. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonmember

Word History

First Known Use

1635, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonmember was in 1635

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“Nonmember.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonmember. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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