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.

Example Sentences

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refundable

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 one-bedroom, one-bath apartment in independent living starts at 740 square feet with a 2026 entrance fee of $416,000, which is up to 90% refundable when the unit is sold.

From Barron's ● Jun. 20, 2026

A refundable child tax credit, which proved to cut child poverty rates in half during the pandemic, would be an even stronger approach to stabilizing the lowest income families.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 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

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