Meaning & use
nonrefundable
Not able to be returned or repaid, especially describing a payment.
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The tickets were nonrefundable, so we lost the money when the trip was canceled.
Read the fine print before booking a nonrefundable hotel rate.
A note on using this word
Common in travel, retail, and deposit contexts, often paired with a lower price than a refundable option.
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Words with an opposite meaning
refundable
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