Phrase guide

free on board

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

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adj

Meaning 1

Without charge to the purchaser for delivery on board a carrier (originally a ship), at a specified location or point.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: FOB

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 離岸價 /离岸价 (lí'ànjià) — without charge to the purchaser for delivery on board a carrier
  • Finnish: vapaasti aluksessa — without charge to the purchaser for delivery on board a carrier