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or freebee
: something (such as a theater ticket) given without charge
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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
Once submitted and approved, Samsung will ship the Chromebook.
Don’t be put off by the lengthy process, though, this is a good deal and an expensive freebie.
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Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Between the lines: D.C. businesses offering deals and freebies often require federal IDs to partake (but not all).
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Anna Spiegel, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Shake Shack burger freebies Dec. 16-24 The Shake Shack Holiday Burger Blitz includes a free burger with a $10 minimum purchase.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
Many sales have been going all week long, but some have deepened their discounts or thrown in even more freebies to entice you to fish out your wallet.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
by alteration from obsolete freeby gratis, irregular from free
First Known Use
1925, in the meaning defined above
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“Freebie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freebie. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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