nonstop

1 of 2

adjective

non·​stop ˌnän-ˈstäp 

: done, made, or held without a stop : not easing or letting up

nonstop adverb

nonstop

2 of 2

noun

: a nonstop airplane flight

Synonyms of nonstop

Adjective

• continuous
• continual
• continued
• incessant
• continuing
• uninterrupted

Examples of nonstop in a Sentence

Adjective

the two sides took part in nonstop negotiations in an eleventh-hour attempt to avert a strike

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The newcomer also offers an ultra-long range of 8,000 nautical miles, or nearly 17 hours, enabling travel between more city pairs than ever before, including nonstop flights from Dubai to Houston, Singapore to Los Angeles, and London to Perth. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026

The American aviator who achieved international fame for the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight in 1927. —Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026

Noun

From game-winning buzzer-beaters to press conference gold, high-flying dunks, and one very committed cowbell guy, this tournament has been serving meme content nonstop. —Ryan Brennan march 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026

By adding the nonstop Seattle flight, Southwest is stepping into the ring with crosstown rival American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines, all of which operate nonstops between DFW and Seattle. —Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1900, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1975, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nonstop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

nonstop

adjective

non·​stop

ˈnän-ˈstäp

: done, made, or held without a stop

a nonstop flight to Chicago

nonstop adverb