\ ˌāt-ˈhən-drəd-
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Definition of 800 number
: a toll-free telephone number for long-distance calls that is prefixed by the number 800
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“800 number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/800%20number. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of 800 number was in 1971
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