Freephone

Pronunciation: /friː.fəʊn/

Definitions of Freephone

noun a toll-free telephone number that customers can call for free

Example Sentences

A1 I called the Freephone number for customer service.

A2 You can reach the Freephone hotline 24/7 for assistance.

B1 The company offers a Freephone service for inquiries and feedback.

B2 She dialed the Freephone helpline to report a lost credit card.

C1 The Freephone support line is available for technical assistance.

C2 The Freephone system allows customers to make free calls for assistance.

adjective describing something that is free to call from a telephone

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a Freephone number on the advertisement.

A2 You can call the Freephone hotline for assistance.

B1 The company offers a Freephone service for customer inquiries.

B2 Customers can reach the support team through the Freephone helpline.

C1 The Freephone option is available 24/7 for any urgent matters.

C2 The Freephone service has been praised for its efficiency and accessibility.

Examples of Freephone in a Sentence

formal Customers can contact our customer service team for free by calling our Freephone number.

informal Just give us a ring on the Freephone if you have any questions.

slang Hit up the Freephone if you need help, it won't cost you a dime.

figurative The Freephone is like a lifeline for those in need of assistance.

Grammatical Forms of Freephone

• past tense: Freephoned
• plural: Freephones
• comparative: more Freephone
• superlative: most Freephone
• present tense: Freephones
• future tense: will Freephone
• perfect tense: have Freephone
• continuous tense: is Freephoning
• singular: Freephone
• positive degree: Freephone
• infinitive: to Freephone
• gerund: Freephoning
• participle: Freephoning

Origin and Evolution of Freephone

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Freephone' originated as a marketing term used by telecommunications companies to describe a service where customers can make calls without being charged for the call. It was used to promote toll-free calling services.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'Freephone' has become synonymous with toll-free calling services and is now commonly used to refer to any service or phone number that allows for free calls to be made.