noncommercial

adjective

non·​com·​mer·​cial ˌnän-kə-ˈmər-shəl How to pronounce noncommercial (audio)
Synonyms of noncommercialnext
: not commercial: such as
a
: not occupied with or engaged in commerce
noncommercial motor vehicles
b
: not of or relating to commerce
restricted to noncommercial use
c
: not supported by advertisers
noncommercial community television

Examples of noncommercial in a Sentence

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Today, the zoo does not sell any animals, and nearly all acquisitions are noncommercial. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026 Now compare that to the structural nature of the internet, which was created in a noncommercial environment in which there was zero profit motive. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026 The section generally applies to noncommercial flights that do not carry passengers for money, but skydiving flights are also included. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 17 June 2026 Those would include whittling landscape watering down to two days a week and barring other outdoor water uses, like running ornamental fountains, noncommercial pressure washing and washing cars. — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for noncommercial

Word History

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of noncommercial was in 1808

Rhymes for noncommercial

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“Noncommercial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncommercial. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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