nonstop
A nonstop means something that doesn't stop or continue for a long time.
When we talk about a nonstop flight, it's not just a fancy way of saying "direct" - the plane really won't land until it reaches its final destination. You'll be on the same seat from takeoff to landing without any changes or stops in between. It's like one continuous ride from point A to point B. Airlines often use nonstop for international flights, especially long-haul ones.
How common is "nonstop"?
Word nonstop is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
adjective
Without stopping; without interruption or break.
Example: There's a nonstop flight to Mauritius, but I'm not sitting on the same plane for thirteen hours.
Real examples of "nonstop" in context
