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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Students who enroll at a participating USM institution will also receive an $800 credit to offset the nonrefundable enrollment and housing deposits paid to Howard University. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 30 July 2026 The Saver’s Match is replacing the Saver’s Credit, which is a nonrefundable tax credit designed to encourage low- and middle-income savers to contribute to a retirement plan. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 24 July 2026 Credit for the elderly or the disabled The federal government offers a specialized, nonrefundable credit known as the Credit for the elderly or the disabled. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Cancel For Any Reason coverage Reimburses up to 75% of nonrefundable trip costs if purchased within 21 days of booking. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonrefundable

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonrefundable was in 1963

Rhymes for nonrefundable

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“Nonrefundable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonrefundable. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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