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.
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Under the program, FEMA pays for the cost of the room, taxes and nonrefundable pet fees directly to participating hotels. Stephanie Fuerte, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025 The pass is nonrefundable and cannot be replaced if lost. Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Jan. 2025 Cancel For Any Reason coverage Reimburses up to 75% of nonrefundable trip costs if purchased within 21 days of booking. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024 Zoom in: Wedding cancellation insurance covers nonrefundable expenses when couples have to cancel or postpone because of unforeseen circumstances, like a hurricane or illness. Yacob Reyes, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nonrefundable 

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 19 Jan. 2025.

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