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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Note that the freebies don’t include camping or special tours. Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025 For those looking to get their hands on more freebies, McDonald’s is also offering a special deal in honor of National Cheeseburger Day. Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025 From fast food favorites to sit-down chains, customers can get freebies, deals, and discounts. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025 That also means there’s a freebie waiting at a favorite Indiana eatery. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 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 24 Sep. 2025.

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freebie

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

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