cashless

American

[kash-lis] / ˈkæʃ lɪs /

adjective

having or using no cash.

cashless British

/ ˈkæʃlɪs /

adjective

functioning, operated, or performed without using coins or banknotes for money transactions but instead using credit cards or electronic transfer of funds

cashless shopping

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Other Word Forms

cashlessness noun

Etymology

Origin of cashless

First recorded in 1825–35; cash ¹ + -less

Example Sentences

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The network also underpins the fan experience, from ticketing and stadium maps, to cashless payments for drinks, food and merchandise.

From BBC

Meanwhile, the back-end systems powering the venue, for cashless sales of merchandise and food, ticketing, or crowd control and safety, are also inter-connected.

From BBC

Under the reform plan, all meal payments by pupils are likely to be cashless, which is already the case in some schools.

From BBC

Fewer schools and "cashless" school meals are included in a five-year plan to reform education in Northern Ireland.

From BBC

There will be bars and food outlets throughout the street party - all operating a cashless policy.

From BBC

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