Duty-free
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Duty-free is an adjective meaning Exempt from duty, especially from customs duty.
Meaning
Exempt from duty, especially from customs duty.
More Meanings
- A duty-free article, especially part of the allowance of such goods allowed to be imported.
- A shop where duty-free goods can be bought.
Example Sentences
Have you been to Melbourne airport's duty-free?
We brought back so much duty-free we could hardly walk.
CBP told CNN it currently processes “nearly 4 million duty-free de minimis shipments a day.”
Word Forms
- duty-frees
Synonyms for duty-free
Depending on context, synonyms include exempt, nontaxable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exempt, nontaxable, shop, customs, dutiable, deductible.
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