no-show
Americannoun
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a person who makes a reservation and neither uses nor cancels it.
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a person who purchases an admission ticket and doesn't use it.
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any absentee.
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of no-show
Example Sentences
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In July, England scored 125 points - a tally inflated by Fiji's no-show and playing a half with 14 players.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Phillips, who was Talley’s predecessor as Collins’ chief of staff, is currently under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over allegations that he hired his girlfriend for a no-show job and otherwise misused official funds.
From Slate ● May 28, 2026
Patient no-show rates are a major problem for doctors and for people like you, who not only show up on time but arrive early.
From MarketWatch ● May 1, 2026
Worker bees looking to unwind with a pint don’t often get beyond the glass doors, which sometimes offer a view of empty tables booked by no-show bankers while the main bar is packed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026
“What the heck? Last week you were no-show, and this week you start without me?”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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