freebie

noun

free·​bie ˈfrē-bē How to pronounce freebie (audio)
variants or freebee
Synonyms of freebienext
: 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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Smoothie chains and other restaurants are celebrating the holiday with discounts and freebies, giving fans of the beverage a cool way to kick off the summer season. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 June 2026 People subscribe for the freebie, not for your perspective. Sun Yi, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Azaria ultimately scored a freebie to Game 4 and said the seats were good, even though he was stashed up near the rafters along with stars such as Questlove, Rainn Wilson, Ed Burns, Jeremy Strong, Aaron Judge and Christy Turlington. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026 Whether soccer fans are in need of a caffeine boost to watch a late-night match or booking a stay in a host city, there are a wide range of promotions and freebies being offered during the 2026 World Cup. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for freebie

Word History

Etymology

by alteration from obsolete freeby gratis, irregular from free

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of freebie was in 1923

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“Freebie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freebie. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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freebie

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

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