refundable
Americanadjective
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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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
It would receive Treasury checks of $3,400 in refundable child tax credits and $4,400 in refundable earned-income tax credits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025
When many customers booked their refundable reservations, the Cybertruck was set to cost between $39,900 and $69,900, as Musk said in 2019.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 29, 2025
The Mather’s entrance fee is 90% refundable when seniors vacate their apartment, which is an attraction.
From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025
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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