I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: no (I) + show, v. (as in show up )
: a person who reserves space on a train, a ship, or especially an airplane but neither uses nor cancels the reservation
II. noun
1. : a person who buys a ticket (as to a sporting event) but does not attend ; broadly : a person who is expected but does not show up
2. : failure to show up
was fired … for too many no-shows — Mary Vespa
III. ¦ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ adjective
: of, relating to, or being a job (as one obtained through political patronage) for which the incumbent is paid although performing few duties or rarely being present for work