freebie

noun

free·​bie ˈfrē-bē 

variants or freebee

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

Synonyms of freebie

• gift
• donation
• presentation
• present

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

Read on for more and don’t forget to subscribe to my free newsletter for the latest freebies and deal updates. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Seasonal freebies include Mall-o-Ween celebrations and holiday tree lightings. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

The Democrats got a redo, a freebie, to try again and get someone better. — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026

The cookies can be ordered online or in-store and some flavors are not part of the July 20 freebie. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

by alteration from obsolete freeby gratis, irregular from free

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for freebie

• phebe
• phoebe

Kids Definition

freebie

noun

free·​bie

variants or freebee

ˈfrē-bē 

: something given or received without charge