nonrefundable

adjective

non·​re·​fund·​able ˌnän-ri-ˈfən-də-bəl 

: not subject to refunding or being refunded

a nonrefundable bond

a nonrefundable fee

Examples of nonrefundable in a Sentence

The tickets are nonrefundable unless the show is canceled.

Recent Examples on the Web

That would mean that the immigrant groups in question could still claim the nonrefundable portion. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Dogs are welcome for a nonrefundable fee of $75, with a maximum of two dogs per room and a weight limit of 80 pounds per dog. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

The nonrefundable cleaning fee runs up to $25 per pet per day for the first six nights, then up to $15 per day after that. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2026

Extended Stay America allows up to two pets per suite and charges a nonrefundable cleaning fee of up to $25 per day, per pet for the first six nights, then up to $15 per day, per pet after that. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nonrefundable

• refundable