nonstop

American  

[non-stop, non-stop] / ˈnɒnˈstɒp, ˈnɒnˌstɒp /

adjective

1. being without a single stop en route.

   a nonstop bus; a nonstop flight from New York to Paris.

2. happening, done, or held without a stop or pause or without offering relief or respite.

   The ambassador faced a nonstop schedule of meetings and interviews during her visit.

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adverb

1. without a single stop en route.

2. Informal. without a pause or interruption or without respite; continually.

   My back ached nonstop for three days.

noun

1. a long-distance airline flight that makes no stops between the starting point and the destination.

nonstop British  

/ ˈnɒnˈstɒp /

adjective

1. done without pause or interruption

   a nonstop flight

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Etymology

Origin of nonstop

First recorded in 1900–05; non- + stop

Example Sentences

A number of cities, including New York, Chicago and Charlotte, offer nonstop flights to St. Martin, where you’ll find ample European glamour, miles of swimmable beaches and a deep bench of restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said calls asking to tour the property have been coming nonstop since it surfaced for sale.

From Los Angeles Times

“It was nonstop. I felt like I was their private-school advisor.”

From The Wall Street Journal

A pop song blared from the speakers out front, and somewhere backstage Akira heard a little dog barking nonstop.

From Literature

Both are offering more nonstop and international destinations, with greater emphasis on on-time departures, lounges and tiered service to lure wealthier travelers.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• ceaseless
• constant
• endless
• incessant
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• relentless
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• steady
• unbroken
• unending
• uninterrupted