Word
refundable
Phoneticsre·fund·able
US/ɹɪˈfəndəbəɫ/
UK/ɹɪfˈʌndəbəl/
Definition
adj. describing money that you can get back if you decide not to use a service or return a product. You often see this when buying travel tickets or paying a deposit.
adj. referring to a sum of money that is capable of being returned or repaid, typically upon the cancellation of a contract or the return of goods.
Examples
“The deposit for the rental car is fully refundable.”
“I chose to pay a slightly higher price for a refundable ticket in case my meeting was cancelled.”
“While the base fare is strictly non-refundable, the associated taxes and airport fees may be reclaimed if the passenger fails to board the flight.”
Examples
simple
“The deposit for the rental car is fully refundable.”
contextual
“I chose to pay a slightly higher price for a refundable ticket in case my meeting was cancelled.”
complex
“While the base fare is strictly non-refundable, the associated taxes and airport fees may be reclaimed if the passenger fails to board the flight.”
Usage
Often used in commercial contexts; frequently follows the verb 'to be' or modifies nouns like 'deposit', 'ticket', or 'fee'.
Real-World Examples
“Those who applied to be considered were required to pay $150 as a “non refundable application fee”, invoices seen by the Guardian show.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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