adjective Uncommon

nonstop

non-STOP

Nonstop (adjective) means continuing without any pause or stop, especially for a journey. Example: “We took a nonstop flight from London to Tokyo.”

adjective

Continuing without any pause or stop, especially for a journey.

"We took a nonstop flight from London to Tokyo."

"The music played nonstop throughout the party."

adverb

Without stopping or pausing.

"They danced nonstop for three hours."

How to use nonstop

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWithout any breaks or interruptions along the way.

Common pairings

nonstop flight talk nonstop work nonstop

Word forms

nonstops plural

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Etymology

From non- plus stop.

Frequently asked questions

What does “nonstop” mean?

The word “nonstop” means continuing without any pause or stop, especially for a journey. In plain terms, without any breaks or interruptions along the way.

How do you pronounce “nonstop”?

“Nonstop” is pronounced non-STOP (/ˌnɑnˈstɑp/ in IPA).

How do you use “nonstop” in a sentence?

Here is “nonstop” used in a sentence: “We took a nonstop flight from London to Tokyo.”

What part of speech is “nonstop”?

Depending on how it is used, “nonstop” can be an adjective and an adverb.

Is “nonstop” a common word?

“Nonstop” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “nonstop” have?

“Nonstop” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: continuing without any pause or stop, especially for a journey.

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