point of no return
noun phrase
1
: the point in the flight of an aircraft beyond which the remaining fuel will be insufficient for a return to the starting point with the result that the craft must proceed
2
: a critical point at which turning back or reversal is not possible
Examples of point of no return in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The Cowboys traded Parsons to the Packers in late August after the sides seemingly reached the point of no return in their contract negotiations.
—
Jenna West, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Despite vowing to do better, Vince reaches a point of no return in episode six.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2025
The lake may have reached a point of no return.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Prince William and Prince Harry‘s current relationship may have reached a point of no return, but one particular heartfelt moment from their past has been making the rounds again.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for point of no return
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jenna West, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Despite vowing to do better, Vince reaches a point of no return in episode six.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2025
The lake may have reached a point of no return.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Prince William and Prince Harry‘s current relationship may have reached a point of no return, but one particular heartfelt moment from their past has been making the rounds again.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for point of no return
Cite this Entry
“Point of no return.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20of%20no%20return. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share