Meaning & use

nonrefundable

adjective·Everyday

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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refundable

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