nonrefundable
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Also, it’s worth noting that the coverage doesn’t typically reimburse you the full amount of what you’ve paid — rather, it may reimburse just 50% to 75% of your prepaid, nonrefundable cost.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026
Book a cheaper, nonrefundable airfare and, if worried you won’t make the flight, consider travel insurance.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026
She put down a nonrefundable deposit and drove to Temecula to pick him up.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025
This reimburses you for nonrefundable travel expenses like prepaid vacation packages or vacation rentals, cruises, tours, tickets and transportation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025
“You’ve paid for the VIP treatment. Won’t you please let me finish the tour? The three denarii entrance fee is nonrefundable, you know.”
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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