refundable

American  

[ri-fuhnd-uh-buhl, ree-] / rɪˈfʌnd ə bəl, ri- /

adjective

1. capable of being refunded.

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Explanation

Something is refundable when you are allowed to return it and get your money back. Go ahead and buy that refundable plane ticket — you can always change your mind! Most goods are refundable, although sometimes you need to show your receipt to prove that you made the purchase. If you're spending a lot of money on something, you should make sure it's refundable first. Don't book a pricey hotel in France when you're not sure you can make the trip, unless you know you can get a refund! The Latin refundere, "give back," is the root of refundable.

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The reply came within hours, and it was good news: With a refundable $500 deposit, I could secure an appointment with a medbed specialist in D.C.

From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026

Assembly Bill 2222, which would create refundable tax credits for California local news organizations based on the number of journalists they employ, joins a litany of bills on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

A $200 refundable deposit is needed to pre-order the glasses, which will ship in the US, the UK, and France.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

Bills before the Senate and Assembly would institute a nonrefundable tax credit for pet owners, and the sponsors would like to see it made refundable to maximize its helpfulness to lower-income residents.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026

Nevertheless, the game generated a treasure-hunt excitement, and presently he, too, succumbed to the fun, the fervor of this quest for refundable empties.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote