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

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

The free Frosty deal starts when guests have the tag, so the freebie can start as soon as Dec. 9, and is redeemable through Dec. 31, 2025. —Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024

Is Blaze Pizza offering Veterans Day 2024 freebies or deals? —Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Nov. 2024

Metro Phoenix restaurants offering freebies on Veterans Day 32 Shea Veterans and active military members who swing by will be treated to a free medium coffee. —Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 8 Nov. 2024

To celebrate the vote, some restaurants and other businesses have Election Day promotions with freebies or discounts on food and other offers. —Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

by alteration from obsolete freeby gratis, irregular from free

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

freebie

noun

free·​bie

variants or freebee

ˈfrē-bē 

: something given or received without charge