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cashless

American

[kash-lis] / ˈkæʃ lɪs /

adjective

having or using no cash.

cashless British

/ ˈkæʃlɪs /

adjective

functioning, operated, or performed without using coins or banknotes for money transactions but instead using credit cards or electronic transfer of funds

cashless shopping

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

cashlessness

noun

Etymology

Origin of cashless

First recorded in 1825–35; cash ¹ + -less

Example Sentences

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The event will be cashless, with only credit cards, debit cards or mobile pay accepted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

It’s known for inexpensive, cashless takeout cafes that allow for quick coffee pickups.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Structurally, as the Japanese cashless market continues to expand, the Japanese payment processing company is well positioned to benefit from these secular tailwinds in coming years, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

From email and cashless mobile payments, to digital health cards carried by smartphone, there's an app for almost everything in Denmark, and it's one of the world's most digitalised nations.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2025

Jerry removed the utensils, again wiped the immaculate bar, and rang the cashless cash-register.

From In the Sweet Dry and Dry by Haley, Bart

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