The duty-free shop
Example: Duty-free shop sells goods without local taxes at airport
Definition
"The duty-free shop" is a retail outlet located in international airports where goods are sold without the addition of local taxes or import duties, allowing travelers to purchase items at a lower price before departure or upon arrival in another country.
Etymology
The term "duty-free shop" originates from the concept of goods being exempt from customs duties or taxes. The phrase combines 'duty-free,' meaning free from tax obligations, with 'shop,' indicating a place to buy goods. This innovation arose with the growth of international air travel to facilitate tax-exempt purchases for travelers.
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"The duty-free shop" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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