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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Many restaurant chains are offering freebies, deals, and discounts to graduates during this celebratory time.
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Andy’s circle still includes bestie Lily (Tracie Thoms) who, despite living in a gorgeous loft and being a successful gallerist, still gets a thrill from a Runway freebie.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
The freebie was the likely impetus for the big increase in attendance, but Murakami’s slugging surely convinced some fans to come check out the scene on the South Side on a sunny but cool afternoon.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The doc, independently produced by Topolánszky and Claudia Sümeghy with Juno 11 Pictures and Halluci-Nation, played prominently in Hungary in movie theaters, on HBO, and also as an online freebie in the lead-up to the Hungarian elections.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Andy’s circle still includes bestie Lily (Tracie Thoms) who, despite living in a gorgeous loft and being a successful gallerist, still gets a thrill from a Runway freebie.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
The freebie was the likely impetus for the big increase in attendance, but Murakami’s slugging surely convinced some fans to come check out the scene on the South Side on a sunny but cool afternoon.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The doc, independently produced by Topolánszky and Claudia Sümeghy with Juno 11 Pictures and Halluci-Nation, played prominently in Hungary in movie theaters, on HBO, and also as an online freebie in the lead-up to the Hungarian elections.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Freebie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freebie. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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