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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The holiday offerings on this roster go both ways and also feature some fun freebies: including beer, ice cream and even cigars. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025 Pair your sweet freebie with a new Summer Refresher. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025 Unlike Amazon’s current Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra sale, this is a no thrills deal that only discounts the handset and comes with no freebies or store credit as part of the deal. Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025 Now through May 12, several restaurants and food chains are offering freebies to show their appreciation. Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 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 15 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

freebie

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

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