no-show

Definition

  • noun: someone who is expected to be somewhere but does not arrive or appear
  • noun: a person who reserves space (as on an airplane) but neither uses nor cancels the reservation
  • synonyms: nonattender, truant

Examples

  • My sister made it to the party, but my brother was a 'no-show'.

  • There were a lot of 'no-shows' at the game.

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