Sentence examples for duty-free from inspiring English sources

The word 'duty-free' is both correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to refer to products purchased without having to pay taxes or customs duties to a certain government. For example, "I purchased duty-free alcohol in the airport duty-free shop."

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duty-free

noun

A duty-free article, especially part of the allowance of such goods allowed to be imported.

We brought back so much duty-free we could hardly walk.

Exact(50)

Had duty-free been banned?

The Economist

There are no duty-free shops.

The Economist

The EU recently renewed duty-free access.

The Economist

He eventually started duty-free businesses.

The New York Times

It might as well be duty-free.

The New York Times

Yes, the duty-free retailer.

The New York Times

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Q | What is duty free?

Independent

"There is an assumption that duty free means cheaper.

Independent

Memories are duty free and last much longer than wine.

The New York Times - Food

I swipe furtive samples of aged gouda at duty free.

The Guardian - Opinion

Both are booked for the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot on 10 August.

Independent

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