freebie

noun

free·​bie ˈfrē-bē How to pronounce freebie (audio)
variants or freebee
: something (such as a theater ticket) given without charge

Examples of freebie in a Sentence

On the store's opening day, the manager gave out hats, small toys, and other freebies. I got this CD as a freebie for buying a receiver.
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And to celebrate the holiday, restaurants across the country have deals and freebies. Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 May 2025 National Hamburger Day is on Wednesday, May 28 A range of chains are celebrating the occasion with deals and freebies on or around the holiday Some brands are even celebrating May as National Hamburger Month Happy National Hamburger Day! Rachel Raposas, People.com, 27 May 2025 Some take the path of least resistance and apologize with offers of freebies in exchange for the removal of the offending review. Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025 These occur when companies offer customers discounts or freebies in exchange for reviews, or provide incentives to employees whose names are mentioned in reviews. Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 25 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for freebie

Word History

Etymology

by alteration from obsolete freeby gratis, irregular from free

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of freebie was in 1925

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“Freebie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freebie. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

freebie

noun
free·​bie
variants or freebee
: something given or received without charge

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