"800 number" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: 800 numbers [plural]
Etymology: In the original North American Numbering Plan, telephone numbers with the 800 area code were designated as toll-free, meaning that the receiving party, rather than the caller, incurred the charges. As demand for toll-free numbers increased, additional area codes were introduced, including 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, and 833, with 822 reserved for future use. The term 800 number is now commonly used to refer collectively to all such toll-free numbers. Head templates: {{en-noun}} 800 number (plural 800 numbers)
  1. (Canada, US) A toll-free telephone number. Wikipedia link: North American Numbering Plan Tags: Canada, US Related terms: 1-800, 900 number

Inflected forms

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