no-show (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈnoʊˌʃoʊ/

Definition

A person who has made an appointment, reservation, or booking but neither arrives nor cancels it.

Examples

• The dentist's office charges a fee for a no-show if you don't cancel at least 24 hours in advance.

• Airlines often overbook flights to compensate for potential no-shows.

• We had three no-shows for the workshop, which meant some materials went unused.

Synonyms of no-show

Words with a similar meaning to no-show:

• absentee
• truant

Antonyms of no-show

Words with the opposite meaning to no-show:

• attendee
• participant

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