Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
duty-free
Adjective
/ˈdjuːti friː/
Definition
Goods that can be purchased without the payment of import duties or taxes.
Examples
- Many travelers love to shop at the duty-free store before their flights.
- Buying duty-free spirits can save you a considerable amount of money.
- She brought back duty-free perfume from her trip abroad.
Meaning
Duty-free refers to products that are exempt from the duties and taxes usually imposed by governments on imported goods, often sold at international airports or border crossings.
Synonyms
- Tax-exempt
- Exempt
- Import-free
