freebie
noun
free·bie ˈfrē-bē 
variants or freebee
: something (such as a theater ticket) given without charge
Synonyms
- bestowal
- comp
- donation
- donative
- fairing [British]
- gift
- giveaway
- handsel
- lagniappe
- largesse
- largess
- present
- presentation
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Example Sentences
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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Hamish Anderson, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 Here’s a freebie: La Chupería in Lincoln Heights, with dark walls, blasting tunes, a full slate of beers on tap, plus tacos and nachos. Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2022 This joystick comes bundled as a freebie in the 1942 package. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 12 July 2022 The City Council voted 7-2 Monday to place on the November ballot a proposal to repeal the 1919 People’s Ordinance, which has been criticized for providing an unfair freebie to one set of residents at the expense of others. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2022 From July 11-15, the fast food chain is offering a different fry freebie with mobile order purchases. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE.com, 12 July 2022 These next steps may include reading an article, subscribing to an email newsletter, following you on social media, seeing a demo, taking a freebie, or buying a product. Mike Kappel, Forbes, 26 May 2022 At co-branded Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery locations, one freebie must be selected. Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 6 May 2022 The chain has also brought back a popular Halloween freebie. Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2021 See More
Hamish Anderson, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 Here’s a freebie: La Chupería in Lincoln Heights, with dark walls, blasting tunes, a full slate of beers on tap, plus tacos and nachos. Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2022 This joystick comes bundled as a freebie in the 1942 package. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 12 July 2022 The City Council voted 7-2 Monday to place on the November ballot a proposal to repeal the 1919 People’s Ordinance, which has been criticized for providing an unfair freebie to one set of residents at the expense of others. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2022 From July 11-15, the fast food chain is offering a different fry freebie with mobile order purchases. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE.com, 12 July 2022 These next steps may include reading an article, subscribing to an email newsletter, following you on social media, seeing a demo, taking a freebie, or buying a product. Mike Kappel, Forbes, 26 May 2022 At co-branded Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery locations, one freebie must be selected. Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 6 May 2022 The chain has also brought back a popular Halloween freebie. Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
by alteration from obsolete freeby gratis, irregular from free
First Known Use
1925, in the meaning defined above
freebie
noun
variants or freebee
as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return I got this CD as a freebie for buying a receiver Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- gift
- donation
- bonus
- giveaway
- comp
- present
- reward
- presentation
- lagniappe
- offering
- largesse
- bestowal
- fairing
- contribution
- valentine
- handout
- donative
- handsel
- largess
- tribute
- subsidy
- courtesy
- dole
- prize
- windfall
- grant
- tithe
- box
- tip
- care package
- sacrifice
- benefaction
- alms
- charity
- award
- beneficence
- benevolence
- oblation
- foy
- generosity
- propine
- boon
- remembrance
- philanthropy
- dowry
- gratuity
- favor
- legacy
- bequest
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- loan
- bribe
- advance
- sop
- peace offering
- douceur