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.

“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.”

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Meanings

adjective1-900 (not comparable)

alternative 900 · alternative (900)

  1. not comparableOf 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.

Origin

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

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1-900. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/1-900

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“1-900.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/1-900. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “1-900,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/1-900.

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