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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Get deals and freebies at Rita's Italian Ice, Dairy Queen, Dunkin', more March Madness deals: Score specials at spots from Arby's to Wendy's and more When is the new Thin Mints Frosty available at Wendy's? Greta Cross, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025 March 20 is the official first day of spring, and companies such as Rita's Italian Ice and Dairy Queen, are celebrating by offering deals and freebies for its customers. Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025 Saying no to freebies and favors is my absolute least favorite thing to do. Deepali Jamwal, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 History, tradition of Irish holiday St. Patrick's Day food and drink deals 2025: Save some green with these freebies, discounts A school bus, but for dogs: Watch pups enjoy rides, snacks on their way to the park Where did the astronauts land? Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 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 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

freebie

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

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