free on board

American

adverb

f.o.b.

free on board British

adjective

Abbreviation: FOB. f.o.b.. (of a shipment of goods) delivered on board ship or other carrier without charge to the buyer Compare free alongside ship

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Etymology

Origin of free on board

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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Traders estimated prices for Ukrainian corn for January-February shipment to China this week at around $270-$273 a tonne, free on board.

From Reuters • Dec. 10, 2021

Vietnam's benchmark 5-percent broken rice eased this week to $370-$380 a tonne, free on board basis, from $375-$380/tonne last week and a five-month high of $390 on March 25.

From Reuters • May 30, 2016

Thai rice prices have plunged almost 40 percent over the past three years, gaining only 8 percent so far in 2016 to around $377.50 a tonne, free on board.

From Reuters • Feb. 26, 2016

One hundred and fifty pounds of baggage is allowed free on board both boats and trains.

From Oregon, Washington and Alaska; Sights and Scenes for the Tourist by Lomax, E. L. (Edward Lloyd)

They delivered free on board and everything of best description, until the ship ran against a storm, which was indeed terrible.

From Where the Pavement Ends by Russell, John

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