“800” number

noun

any toll-free telephone number, usually with a 3-digit code of 800, established, as by a business, so that people from widespread areas can call for merchandise, information, or services.

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Contemporary definitions for 800 number

noun

a toll-free telephone number for long-distance calls, with a prefix of 800

Examples

Most customer service departments have an 800 number.

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