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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Most fast-food chains are also offering freebies or discounts, usually via the rewards app. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025 Samsung will claim these freebies and price drops are related to the back to school period, which is likely partially the answer. Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 That means there’s a freebie waiting at a favorite Indiana eatery. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025 Reporters arrived unannounced or booked a table ahead of time, paid for their own meals and did not accept freebies or other special treatment, according to the newspaper. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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freebie

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

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