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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Rare: The Cavaliers lost a game, and only did so because Darius Garland — a 90-percent free-throw shooter — missed two straight freebies late. Chris Branch, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025 But mathematicians can’t get too excited about such freebies. Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025 Cinemas nationwide are celebrating National Popcorn Day on Sunday, Jan. 19, with discounts and freebies. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025 Given how major brands like PacSun, Ralph Lauren and Nike use TikTok to connect with consumers, and how influencers tempt shoppers with hauls, freebies and new products, there’s a lot at stake for the fashion industry. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 10 Jan. 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 6 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

freebie

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

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