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1-800

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • wŭn'āthŭnʹdrəd
  • /ˌwʌneɪtˈhʌndɹəd/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A toll-free number or a long-distance telephone numbers; using any of North American toll-free area codes 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, US

Examples

  • 866-555-1234... that's a 1-800 number, isn't it?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From 1, used to dial long-distance numbers and 800, which was, for a long time, the only North American toll-free area code.