canceled

word · lemma: cancel

/ˈkænsəɫd/
KAN-suhld
/kˈænsəl/
KAN-suhld

Definition

No longer happening because someone decided to stop it or said it would not take place. It is often used for events, plans, reservations, flights, or services.

Usage & Nuances

Usually appears after 'be': 'The meeting was canceled.' Common collocations include 'flight canceled', 'order canceled', and 'reservation canceled'. In American English, 'canceled' is more common; British English often prefers 'cancelled'.

Example Sentences

I drove all the way there, only to find out the appointment had been canceled.

natural

Our dinner reservation was canceled.

basic

My flight was canceled because of the storm.

basic

The class is canceled today.

basic

The concert got canceled at the last minute.

natural

If the train is canceled again, I'm just going to work from home.

natural