nonstop

B1 · Intermediate

adj. describing a journey or activity that has no stops or breaks.

adj. denoting a journey, flight, or activity that proceeds to its destination or conclusion without intermediate pauses.

“We took a nonstop flight from London to New York to save time.”

“The candidate's nonstop campaigning across the northern provinces eventually resulted in a significant lead in the local polls.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Travel

n. a flight or trip that goes from one place to another without stopping.

n. a journey, particularly an aircraft flight, that does not involve any intermediate stops between the point of departure and the destination.

“Is there a nonstop to Tokyo, or do I have to change planes?”

“The airline recently added a daily nonstop to Singapore, catering specifically to business travellers who wish to avoid lengthy connections in Dubai.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical

n. a speech sound that you can keep making without stopping the air, like 's' or 'm'.

n. a speech sound produced without a complete closure of the vocal tract, allowing for a continuous flow of air.

“The letter 'f' is a nonstop because the air keeps moving.”

“Phonetic analysis reveals that nonstops, such as fricatives and liquids, contrast sharply with plosives in terms of their acoustic duration.”