Freebie
noun
Something that is given without charge, often to encourage buying or to promote something else.
As a promotional offer, they are giving a freebie with every purchase.
Often appears as...
- get a freebie
- promotional freebie
noun
Something that is easily achieved or obtained, usually without much effort.
His first goal was a real freebie, but he had to work hard for the others.
Often appears as...
- score a freebie
- easy freebie
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
Something that is given without charge, often to encourage buying or to promote something else.
As a promotional offer, they are giving a freebie with every purchase.
Often appears as...
- get a freebie
- promotional freebie
noun
Something that is easily achieved or obtained, usually without much effort.
His first goal was a real freebie, but he had to work hard for the others.
Often appears as...
- score a freebie
- easy freebie
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Marketing Tool
Freebies are often used by companies as incentives for customers to try or buy products.
Sign up for our newsletter to receive a freebie on your next order!
Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Motive
Be aware that freebies can sometimes lead to further sales pitches or marketing messages.
After I received the freebie, they sent me emails every day to buy more.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Physical
A freebie doesn't always have to be a physical item; it can be a service or digital product.
They offered one month of freebie premium music streaming.
Pro Tip 1/3Marketing Tool
Freebies are often used by companies as incentives for customers to try or buy products.
Sign up for our newsletter to receive a freebie on your next order!
Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Motive
Be aware that freebies can sometimes lead to further sales pitches or marketing messages.
After I received the freebie, they sent me emails every day to buy more.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Physical
A freebie doesn't always have to be a physical item; it can be a service or digital product.
They offered one month of freebie premium music streaming.
Pro Tip 1/3Marketing Tool
Freebies are often used by companies as incentives for customers to try or buy products.
Sign up for our newsletter to receive a freebie on your next order!
Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Motive
Be aware that freebies can sometimes lead to further sales pitches or marketing messages.
After I received the freebie, they sent me emails every day to buy more.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Physical
A freebie doesn't always have to be a physical item; it can be a service or digital product.
They offered one month of freebie premium music streaming.
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Can VR help create...
is what freebie is going to come with their system as of three days ago I have a handshake that says that virtual Ischia is going to be delivered for free
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Quote examples
Rob Reiner
American Director
If I know a guy who's a really good improvisational actor, I'd be foolish not to let him because he'll come up with goodies and all kinds of little freebies that you get.
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Barbara Hambly
American Novelist
It'll take a while for all those strange old books that I love to show up on digital: books that aren't current bestsellers but aren't public-domain freebies, either.
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Shaun Ryder
Adidas have been my pals for years. I might have been skint these past few years but I might also have been naked if they'd not kept sending me the freebies.
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Mackenzie Davis
Canadian Actress
I'm always surprised when actors say they don't like sex scenes. It's like a freebie. It's fun to make out with someone. So yes, thumbs up on that.
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Sucheta Dalal
Everybody loves to receive gifts and free goodies, and often parents are loath to look out for hidden strings attached to corporate freebies.
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James McAvoy
Scottish Actor
I don't want to be all worthy about it, but I don't do red carpets, I don't do events and I don't accept freebies that much.
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Allen West
American Politician
When more Americans prefer freebies to freedom, these great United States will become a fertile ground for tyranny.
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Nagma
Indian Politician
The AAP tried to lure the voters by giving them freebies, but they only gave free water that was dirty and unfit.
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Tina Brown
American Editor
The vaults of Buckingham palace are groaning with priceless, useless freebies from foreign dignitaries.
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B. J. Penn
American Athlete
I don't want any freebie fights.
Quote examples
Rob Reiner
American Director
If I know a guy who's a really good improvisational actor, I'd be foolish not to let him because he'll come up with goodies and all kinds of little freebies that you get.
Quote examples
Barbara Hambly
American Novelist
It'll take a while for all those strange old books that I love to show up on digital: books that aren't current bestsellers but aren't public-domain freebies, either.
Quote examples
Shaun Ryder
Adidas have been my pals for years. I might have been skint these past few years but I might also have been naked if they'd not kept sending me the freebies.
Quote examples
Mackenzie Davis
Canadian Actress
I'm always surprised when actors say they don't like sex scenes. It's like a freebie. It's fun to make out with someone. So yes, thumbs up on that.
Quote examples
Sucheta Dalal
Everybody loves to receive gifts and free goodies, and often parents are loath to look out for hidden strings attached to corporate freebies.
Quote examples
James McAvoy
Scottish Actor
I don't want to be all worthy about it, but I don't do red carpets, I don't do events and I don't accept freebies that much.
Quote examples
Allen West
American Politician
When more Americans prefer freebies to freedom, these great United States will become a fertile ground for tyranny.
Quote examples
Nagma
Indian Politician
The AAP tried to lure the voters by giving them freebies, but they only gave free water that was dirty and unfit.
Quote examples
Tina Brown
American Editor
The vaults of Buckingham palace are groaning with priceless, useless freebies from foreign dignitaries.
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B. J. Penn
American Athlete
I don't want any freebie fights.
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