duty-free shop — A retail store where goods are sold without payment of certain local or national taxes and duties, typically located in international airports or on ships
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A retail store where goods are sold without payment of certain local or national taxes and duties, typically located in international airports or on ships
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈduːti friː ʃɑːp/
Example Sentences
- My wallet cried for mercy after I discovered the chocolate section in the duty-free shop.
- She spent three hours in the duty-free shop and still missed nothing important on her flight.
- The duty-free shop offers a wide selection of luxury brands at tax-free prices.
duty-free shop
NOUN[/ˈduːti friː ʃɑːp/]
A retail store where goods are sold without payment of certain local or national taxes and duties, typically located in international airports or on ships
Travelers browse perfumes and chocolates at the duty-free shop before boarding.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This compound term emerged in the mid-20th century as international travel expanded significantly. It combines 'duty' (customs tax) and 'free' (exempt), originally describing shops where merchandise could be purchased without customs duties or taxes, a concept that became institutionalized at airports and border crossings.
Breakdown
duty (customs tax) + free (exempt from tax) + shop (retail establishment). The compound literally describes a retail space where goods are sold free of customs duties and import taxes.
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📝Examples
“My wallet cried for mercy after I discovered the chocolate section in the duty-free shop.”
“She spent three hours in the duty-free shop and still missed nothing important on her flight.”
“The duty-free shop offers a wide selection of luxury brands at tax-free prices.”
“He bought souvenirs for his entire extended family at the duty-free shop.”
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