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
1
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
1
Without stopping or pausing.
"They danced nonstop for three hours."
How to use nonstop
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWithout any breaks or interruptions along the way.
Common pairings
nonstop flight
talk nonstop
work nonstop
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Word forms
- Plural
- nonstops
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Etymology
From non- plus stop.
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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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