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toll-free

adjective or adverb \ ˈtōl-ˈfrē \

Definition of toll-free

: 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

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First Known Use of toll-free

1970

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TOLL-FREE Defined for English Language Learners

toll-free

adjective

Definition of toll-free for English Language Learners

  • : allowing you to make a long-distance telephone call without having to pay a toll

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