nonstop

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adjective

non·​stop ˌnän-ˈstäp How to pronounce nonstop (audio)
: done, made, or held without a stop : not easing or letting up
nonstop adverb

nonstop

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noun

: a nonstop airplane flight

Examples of nonstop in a Sentence

Adjective the two sides took part in nonstop negotiations in an eleventh-hour attempt to avert a strike
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Adjective
Rihanna Still Towers Over the Competition With so much success packed into just over a decade of nonstop releases, Rihanna built a foundation strong enough to keep her among the biggest names in music, even without new material. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 Frontier is rolling out a free Economy Bundle for new nonstop bookings, giving travelers a free carry-on bag, complimentary seat selection, and free flight changes for a limited time. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
Despite living on opposite sides of the country, the pair exchanged numbers and talked to each other nonstop over the next few days. Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025 Austin’s boom gains seven new nonstops Few cities saw the growth of Austin over the past few years. Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonstop

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1900, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonstop was in 1900

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“Nonstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonstop. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

nonstop

adjective
non·​stop
ˈnän-ˈstäp
: done, made, or held without a stop
a nonstop flight to Chicago
nonstop adverb

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