nonrefundable

adjective

non·​re·​fund·​able ˌnän-ri-ˈfən-də-bəl How to pronounce nonrefundable (audio)
: 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 United Airlines: Refunds are not available more than 24 hours after booking for nonrefundable tickets. USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024 Though typically nonrefundable, these rates can lock in lower prices. Sally French Of Nerdwallet, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024 However, tickets purchased ahead of time are only valid for the date printed on the ticket and are nonrefundable. Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024 The coins are sold in tubes of 25 and are nonrefundable. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024 According to the attorney general, Arnel charged for unneeded cleaning and repairs and treated part of its tenant’s security deposit as nonrefundable no matter the condition of the apartment. Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024 The plane tickets were nonrefundable and everything was booked. Sophie Yun Mancini, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2024 The biggest challenge for many to qualify is that the tax credit is nonrefundable (can only reduce tax to zero), meeting the income limit, and having a qualified vehicle. Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024 Fees for checking luggage are nonrefundable and apply per person each way. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 19 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonrefundable was in 1963

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“Nonrefundable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonrefundable. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

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