| any toll-free telephone number, usually with a 3-digit code of 800, established, as by a business, so that people from widespread areas can call for merchandise, information, or services. |
| Main Entry: | 800 number |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a toll-free telephone number for long-distance calls, with a prefix of 800 |
| Example: | Most customer service departments have an 800 number. |