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

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

But the industry body for waste companies says vape recycling has not improved enough, so a small, refundable deposit at the point of purchase is a "simple, fair, efficient and cost-neutral solution".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

"Plaintiffs, conversely, can be made whole through refunds, including interest, if the tariffs are ultimately held unlawful and refundable," the government said.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Tickets are not refundable, but fans can opt for verified resale when LA28 launches its official resale system in 2027.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 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