toll-free

adjective or adverb

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the FBI's toll-free tipline at 800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324). Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 23 June 2024 In an automated message via its toll-free number Saturday, CDK advised dealership employees to be cautious of phishing scams and take precautions to secure sensitive information such as passwords. Eva Rothenberg, CNN, 23 June 2024 Resort Fee: $35 plus tax, which includes an on-property shuttle, Wi-Fi, fitness center access and classes, gratuities for bell service and shuttle drivers, club storage, local and toll-free calls. Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2024 The alert is in effect in the city and Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster counties until 11 p.m. Residents can call 1800-535-1345 toll-free for additional information. David Matthews, New York Daily News, 4 June 2024 The email, the outlet said, was faxed from a North American toll-free number that also appeared in court documents. Angie Orellana Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024 But the filing with the email address was faxed from a toll-free number designed to serve North America; it was included in documents sent to the Chancery Court in Shelby County, Tenn., where the foreclosure case is still pending. Matt Stevens, New York Times, 28 May 2024 Passengers with disabilities or medical conditions can call the TSA Cares helpline toll-free at 855-787-2227 with any questions. Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024 The toll-free phone number for the National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-7233. Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 19 May 2024

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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 8 Jul. 2024.

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