freebie

noun

ˈfrē-bē How to pronounce freebie (audio)
variants or freebee
Definition of freebienext
as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return I got this CD as a freebie for buying a receiver

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Recent Examples of freebie McDonald's has its own freebies through the end of the year. — Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024 As with almost every other deal in this guide, B&H Photo offers a bundle with some small freebies for the same price as the body-only camera on Amazon. — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024 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. — 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). — Anna Spiegel, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for freebie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freebie
  1. gift
  2. donation
  3. bonus
Noun
  • Its combination of art, gifts and apparel all bear elements of his signature design style, an array of colors that reflect Britto’s appreciation of artists Pablo Picasso, Henry Matisse, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Roy Lichtenstein.
    — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Feedback is a gift (even when someone shouts it at you).
    — Forrester, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of gift
Noun
  • This group of philanthropic pitmasters are asking not only for monetary donations but for local volunteers as well. Find out more information or donate to their efforts here.
    — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The 2024 season yielded more than 3,000 pounds of fruit for donations alone.
    — Belal Aftab, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of donation
Noun
  • First, start by applying the BetMGM bonus code NEWSWEEK1500 during the registration process to lock in the offer.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
  • And on this perfect Sunday morning that teased of approaching spring — complete with the first swan sighting of the season — catching a pike or two would be a bonus.
    — Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of bonus

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