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
Catch every punch and knockout on big screens while enjoying 24/7 tacos, smash burgers, ice-cold drinks, and slots for nonstop gaming action. Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 Google said booking a layover could also save an average of 22% compared to flying nonstop. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Digital assets trade nonstop, 365 days a year, across global crypto exchanges like Kraken, Binance and Coinbase. Chris Perry, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 The nonstop operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satudays. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 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 14 Sep. 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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