freebie

noun

free·​bie ˈfrē-bē 

variants or freebee

: something (such as a theater ticket) given without charge

Synonyms

• bestowal
• comp
• donation
• donative
• fairing [British]
• gift
• giveaway
• handsel
• lagniappe
• largesse
• largess
• present
• presentation

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The county is even offering plenty of freebies and incentives to its guards this year, including one Summerfest ticket and two Brewers tickets to all lifeguards. —Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024

Here's where to score deals and freebies on iced tea today: PJ's Coffee Guests receive half-off a 32-ounce iced tea and tea mixers through une 11. —Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 10 June 2024

Pi Day 2024 'freebies,' deals in the Louisville area Pie deals for Pi Day in Louisville Fresh Market: $3.14 off apple, cherry and chicken pot pies. —Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 13 Mar. 2024

See the animals reach into the vehicles for some freebies! —Peter Aitken, Fox News, 31 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

by alteration from obsolete freeby gratis, irregular from free

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

freebie

noun

free·​bie

variants or freebee

ˈfrē-bē 

: something given or received without charge