: having or using a direct telephone line or number (such as an 800 number) for a long-distance call that is not charged to the caller
a toll-free number
called toll-free

Examples of toll-free in a Sentence

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This includes basic goals, such as the toll-free passage of all vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab Strait. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026 The state health department is asking anyone who believes they were exposed to measles and is experiencing symptoms to contact their health care provider or call the department's toll-free hotline at 877-PA-HEALTH (877-724-3258). — Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026 Call Walmart’s customer service team toll-free at 800-925-6278 to receive directions and a refund. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026 Hunters are required to report their deer and turkey harvest within 24 hours either on DEEP’s Hunter Reporting website or by calling the toll-free number 1-877-337-4868. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toll-free

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toll-free was in 1970

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“Toll-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toll-free. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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