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

America’s role as the global leader of free trade has of course been undermined by Trump in numerous ways. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

The countries also signed a free trade pact earlier this year. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

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

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)