No-show

A 'no-show' refers to a person who fails to appear at a scheduled appointment, event, reservation, or meeting without providing prior notice or a valid explanation. This can apply to various situations, including doctor's appointments, flights, restaurant reservations, job interviews, and meetings. The consequences of a 'no-show' can range from financial penalties, wasted resources, and lost opportunities, to inconvenience for others and potential reputational damage. The term emphasizes the lack of presence and the disruption caused by the absence.

No-show meaning with examples

• After waiting for an hour, the doctor's office confirmed the patient was a no-show, leaving the appointment slot unfilled. This meant wasted resources for the clinic and delayed care for other patients, which negatively impacted the practice's schedule and financial resources.
• Due to poor weather, several passengers were a no-show for their connecting flight. The airline had to re-book them on later flights. The no-shows caused delays for others, and the airline lost revenue by leaving seats empty on the planes.
• The restaurant manager was frustrated as several customers became no-shows on Saturday night, leaving empty tables during the busiest time. This resulted in lost revenue and potential resentment from customers who couldn't get a table. They could have served someone else.
• The hiring manager considered the applicant a no-show after they failed to arrive for a scheduled job interview. The no-show damaged the applicant’s chance of employment, and required the hiring manager to reschedule to fill the position with another qualified candidate, resulting in wasted time.