noun
freebie
FREE-bee
Freebie (noun) means something given away for free, especially as a promotion or bonus. Example: “The conference bag was full of freebies like pens and stickers.”
noun
1
Something given away for free, especially as a promotion or bonus.
"The conference bag was full of freebies like pens and stickers."
"She got a freebie dessert for her birthday at the restaurant."
How to use freebie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual word for something you get without paying.
When to use it
Informal — fine in everyday speech, less suited to formal writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- freebies
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Etymology
Built informally from "free" with the added -bie ending.
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Rhymes for freebie
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What does “freebie” mean?
The word “freebie” means something given away for free, especially as a promotion or bonus. In plain terms, a casual word for something you get without paying.
How do you pronounce “freebie”?
“Freebie” is pronounced FREE-bee (/ˈfɹiːbi/ in IPA).
How do you use “freebie” in a sentence?
Here is “freebie” used in a sentence: “The conference bag was full of freebies like pens and stickers.”
What is the opposite of “freebie”?
The opposite of “freebie” — its antonyms — is goods.
What part of speech is “freebie”?
“Freebie” is a noun.
