giveaway

noun

give·away | \ˈgiv-ə-ˌwā

plural giveaways

Definition of giveaway

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : an unintentional revelation or betrayal

2a : something given away free specifically : premium sense 1d

b : the act of giving something away free staging a promotional giveaway

3 : a radio or television program on which prizes are given away

4 sports : an error or poor play that allows an opponent to gain control of the ball or puck : a mistake that results in a turnover As a team the Dolphins have committed a league-low 12 giveaways.— Jim Trotter

give away

verb

Definition of give away (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to make a present of

2 : to deliver (a bride) ceremonially to the bridegroom at a wedding

3a : betray

b : disclose, reveal

4 : to give (something, such as weight) by way of a handicap

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Examples of giveaway in a Sentence

Noun

The way she looked at him was a dead giveaway that they were more than just friends. The store is offering coffee mugs as free giveaways to attract new customers. The store is staging a promotional giveaway to attract new customers.

Verb

the insincerity of his apology was given away by that slight smirk on his face gave away all her potted plants when she moved

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Of course, there is the caveat that these games' giveaways could be yanked from accounts by Microsoft at any moment. — Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, "As PUBG for PS4 looms, Xbox unofficially responds: have the game for free," 7 Nov. 2018 Events, announcements and promotional giveaways will take place during the Brigade at Washington Valor and Philadelphia Soul at Albany Empire games today. — baltimoresun.com, "Digest (July 6): Wizards expected to sign Dwight Howard," 6 July 2018 The pink diaper wrapped around its bottom was a dead giveaway. — Lisa Gutierrez, kansascity, "Emotional support pigeon goes on the lam in Oklahoma wearing pink diaper," 26 June 2018 The giveaway will happen in two time slots: from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and from 4-8 p.m. The restaurant will close from 3 to 4 p.m. to give employees a chance to catch their breaths. — Jennifer Mcclellan, azcentral, "Joe's Real BBQ's Free Barbecue Day is May 2 in Gilbert," 1 May 2018 There are also giveaways on three consecutive days as part of the 1968 reunion weekend in September. — George Sipple, Detroit Free Press, "Comerica Park: Extended netting along base lines among new things for 2018," 28 Mar. 2018 Breakfast at Gulfstream Watch horses work out, see weekly character appearances, enjoy giveaways, prizes and guest speakers. — Mary Lou Cruz, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Fort Lauderdale area events July 18-28," 13 July 2018 When: 3-8 p.m. Friday Where: 3420 Rusk Details: turnupwithyourpup.com Yappy Hour A pet-friendly happy hour at Bagby Park that features treats, giveaways, contests and prizes. — Houston Chronicle, "Family Fun: Fun with dogs and Rainbow on the Green," 20 June 2018 High courts already have ruled that the Milwaukee Brewers and the Minnesota Twins are required to pay taxes on giveaways, while the Kansas City Royals successfully challenged a similar decision. — Dave Clark, Cincinnati.com, "Ohio Supreme Court to consider whether Reds' giveaways should be taxed," 5 June 2018

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