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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Beyond meals, some businesses provide other freebies like car washes and movie tickets to honor service members. Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025 Proof of service is required to claim the freebie so make sure to bring your military ID, VA card, or discharge papers. Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025 More Veterans Day 2025 freebies Are grocery stores open on Veterans Day 2025 today near me? John Tufts, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025 Many restaurants and other businesses have freebies and deals for veterans or active-duty servicemembers. Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Nov. 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 Nov. 2025.

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freebie

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

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