Meaning of the word no-show in English

What does no-show mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

no-show

US /ˈnoʊˌʃoʊ/
UK /ˈnəʊˌʃəʊ/

Noun

a person who has made a reservation, booking, or appointment but neither keeps nor cancels it

Example:
We had three no-shows for dinner last night, which meant lost revenue.
The airline charges a fee for no-shows on certain flights.