freebie

noun

free·​bie ˈfrē-bē How to pronounce freebie (audio)
variants or freebee
Synonyms of freebienext
: 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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The freebie comes after Swift and Kelce tied the knot at Madison Square Garden on July 3 in front of loved ones, friends, celebrities, athletes and business moguls. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Federal prosecutors said Englander and Lee, listed in court filings as Staffer B, were plied with fancy meals, expensive alcohol and other freebies by people seeking to do business with the city. Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 July 4, 2026, marks America's 250th birthday, and to celebrate, companies are offering deals and freebies throughout the holiday weekend on everything from groceries and grilling essentials to coffee and sweet treats. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 1 July 2026 And so do all sorts of freebies, from free ice cream and drinks to such swag as sunhats, sun lotion or eye cream. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for freebie

Word History

Etymology

by alteration from obsolete freeby gratis, irregular from free

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of freebie was in 1923

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“Freebie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freebie. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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freebie

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

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