no-show

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The word "no-show" is a noun. It refers to a person who does not appear for a scheduled appointment, reservation, or event without informing the place they were supposed to be. For example, if you have a reservation at a restaurant and you do not go and do not call to cancel, you are considered a "no-show."

Usage Instructions

• Context: You can use "no-show" in situations involving appointments, reservations, or events.
• Grammar: It is used as a noun, so it can be preceded by articles like "a" or "the."

Examples

1. Simple Example: "I had a dinner reservation, but I was a no-show because I forgot."
2. In a sentence: "The restaurant charges a fee for no-shows to cover the loss of business."

Advanced Usage

• In a professional context, a “no-show” can also refer to someone who does not attend a meeting or fails to complete a task without notice, demonstrating a lack of responsibility.

Word Variants

• No-showing (verb): The act of not showing up. Example: "He is no-showing for his appointments."

Different Meanings

• In some contexts, "no-show" can refer to someone who is unreliable or does not fulfill their responsibilities.

Synonyms

• Absentee
• Non-attendee
• Missing person (in specific contexts)

Related Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

• "Drop the ball": This means to fail to do something that you were responsible for, similar to being a no-show.
• "Leave someone hanging": This idiom means to abandon someone or not show up when expected.

Summary

A "no-show" is someone who fails to appear for a commitment without informing anyone. It can apply to various situations, including dining, appointments, and events.

Academic

Noun

1. someone who shirks duty
2. a guest who fails to notify a hotel or restaurant when canceling a reservation

Synonyms

• nonattender
• truant