noun
- things that are not absolutely necessary or required; items that can be done without
Usage: plural form
Examples
- During the budget cuts, the company eliminated spending on nonessentials like office decorations.
- When packing for the camping trip, we left behind all nonessentials to save space.
- The family decided to cut back on nonessentials such as dining out and entertainment subscriptions.
- Emergency kits should focus on essentials like water and food, not nonessentials.
- The store’s clearance section was full of nonessentials that customers could live without.
- To save money, she made a list distinguishing between essentials and nonessentials in her monthly budget.