nonreturnable
Americanadjective
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not returnable.
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(of an empty bottle or container) not returnable to a vendor for refund of a deposit.
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of nonreturnable
First recorded in 1900–05; non- + returnable
Example Sentences
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Pottery Barn sofas range from about $600 to $3,500, are made to order, have a four- to 12-week lead time and are nonreturnable.
From Washington Post
This wonder box is gorgeously gift-wrapped, but the time you’ll invest in it is nonreturnable.
From New York Times
I had plunked down what for me was about a zillion dollars on an absolutely nonreturnable item.
From Forbes
Though sales to nonbook retailers can be more complicated and labor-intensive for publishers, books are generally sold on a nonreturnable basis.
From New York Times
"Telephantasm," for instance, was given Platinum status as a result of the 1 million bundles, as the units were nonreturnable.
From Reuters
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