toll-free

American  

[tohl-free] / ˈtoʊlˈfri /

adjective

1. made, used, provided, etc., without tolls or a charge.

   a toll-free highway; a toll-free phone number.

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adverb

1. free of charge.

   to call toll-free.

Etymology

Origin of toll-free

First recorded in 1965–70; toll ¹ + -free

Example Sentences

Separately, Oman said this week that it would provide a safe, toll-free temporary corridor for tankers to cross Hormuz, coordinated with the International Maritime Organization, and hugging the Omani coast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Uncertainty remains over the Strait of Hormuz’s long-term status, with a 60-day toll-free period specified.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

The deal, such as it is, allows ships to enter and exit the strait toll-free for 60 days—but after that, who knows.

From Slate • Jun. 15, 2026

Visit the Eldercare Locator or call toll-free at 1-800-677-1116.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

So can I. I remember the toll-free number from every infomercial, and the mailing addresses and websites, too.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper