duty-free

Meanings

• noun

  The term 'duty-free' refers to goods or commodities that are exempt from import or export taxes or duties.

  - "Shoppers can buy duty-free perfumes, liquor, and cigarettes at the airport."
  - "The duty-free shop at the border was bustling with tourists."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with duty-free
free , tree , key

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Variants

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duty-free

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Etymology

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The term 'duty-free' originated from the practice of exempting certain goods from customs duties and taxes.

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Trivia

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1. Duty-free shopping originated in the 1920s when the United States and Canada agreed to exempt certain goods from import taxes for travelers.

2. The largest duty-free shopping complex in the world is located at Dubai International Airport.

3. Some countries offer duty-free fuel to attract tourists and boost their economies.

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Related Concepts

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1. tax-free: Synonym for duty-free. Refers to goods or services that are exempt from taxes.

2. customs: Government agency responsible for collecting and enforcing import and export duties and taxes.

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Culture

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The concept of duty-free shopping has gained popularity among travelers, especially at airports and border crossings.

How to Memorize "duty-free"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a shopping bag with the label 'duty-free' on it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'duty-free' with savings and shopping.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'duty' refers to taxes or fees, and 'free' means exempt.

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