free trade

noun

: trade based on the unrestricted international exchange of goods with tariffs used only as a source of revenue

Examples of free trade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Relaxed rules for Brits Travel industry insiders say the upheaval didn’t start with Thursday’s announcement, but two years ago, when the rules changed under an Australia-UK free trade agreement. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

And its failure also discredited the globalization associated with free trade and mass migration. — Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

But Washington may have an incentive to restore free trade with Colombia. — Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Located in a free trade zone on the outskirts of Lagos, the Dangote Refinery opened two years ago and has become the main supplier of fuels to the Nigerian market, as well as a jet fuel exporter to Europe. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for free trade

• afraid
• allayed
• arcade
• arrayed
• assayed
• barmaid
• betrayed
• blockade
• bridesmaid
• brigade
• brocade
• buffeted

Kids Definition

free trade

noun

: trade between nations without restrictions (as high taxes on imports)