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1-900

1-900 adjective: of telephone numbers dialed in North America, the beginning sequence of a premium-rate telephone number, which involves an additional charge assessed to the caller, part of which is returned to the owner of the number.

Adjective

1-900 (not comparable)

  1. Of telephone numbers dialed in North America, the beginning sequence of a premium-rate telephone number, which involves an additional charge assessed to the caller, part of which is returned to the owner of the number.
    • If you're looking for a pretty lady who will whisper sweet nothings into your ear, call 1-900-TRIPLE-X tonight. Additional charges may apply. Not available in all areas. You must be 18 or older to call.

Forms of 1-900

alternative form900
alternative form(900)

Origin of 1-900

From 1, used to dial long-distance numbers and 900, the North American premium charge area code.

Questions about 1-900

What does 1-900 mean?
1-900 means of telephone numbers dialed in North America, the beginning sequence of a premium-rate telephone number, which involves an additional charge assessed to the caller, part of which is returned to the owner of the number.
What part of speech is 1-900?
1-900 is an adjective.

Words near 1-900 in the dictionary

  1. 1-2-3ed
  2. 1-2-3ing
  3. 1-2-3s
  4. 1-555
  5. 1-800
  6. 1-900
  7. 1-976
  8. 1-A
  9. 1-A-O
  10. 1-As
  11. 1-bromo-3-chloropropane

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