for free

phrase

: without charge

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People who live in the museum’s 90037 ZIP code can experience the museum for free with the new LM37 pass, according to the museum. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 The festival will also stream live, all weekend, around the world for free. — Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Buy online and pick up in store (depending on availability) for free. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2026 Initially, their aunt appears to have summoned them there for free labor with the housework, garden and hens. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for free

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of for free was in 1937

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for free
for future reference
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“For free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20free. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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