toll-free

adjective or adverb

ˈtōl-ˈfrē How to pronounce toll-free (audio)
: 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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The per-person SMS limit increases to 100 sends, the monthly toll-free call allocation goes up to 1,000 minutes, and advanced call routing rules become available. — John Brandon, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 According to the Game Commission's website, Operation Game Thief is a silent witness anti-poaching program that encourages people to report wildlife violations to a 24/7 toll-free hotline. — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 The brand is launching an interactive toll-free hotline, 1-844-SHOE-411, allowing customers to call or text Madden for advice. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026 From an economic perspective, the most important negotiating point will be guarantees of maritime security and the return and normalization of toll-free, two-way traffic flows through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. — Mike Sheen,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 27 July 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

Rhymes for toll-free

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“Toll-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toll-free. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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