freebie

/ˈfriːbi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfriːbi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfrē-bē/ (ame, mw)

freebie — noun

  • freebiesingular
  • freebiesplural

1. an item handed out to you at no cost, usually by a business hoping to draw your

1.名詞B2
釋義

an item handed out to you at no cost, usually by a business hoping to draw your attention or win you over as a customer.

例句

Rachid grabbed a freebie tote bag at the bookstore opening on Saturday.

countable noun: a freebie

The skincare brand sent Meera a small freebie with her online order.

typical context: promotional gift sent with a purchase

同義詞
  • giveaway

    near-synonym; slightly more neutral and used in marketing contexts

  • handout

    can also mean charity aid; 'freebie' is purely promotional

  • complimentary item

    more formal; common in hotels and service industries

用法筆記

Almost always informal. Often appears in the plural ('freebies') when describing promotional handouts at events or sent with online orders.

常見錯誤

❌The company offered free freebies to customers.
✅The company offered freebies to customers.
💡'freebie' already means 'free item'; 'free freebies' is redundant.
❌Please bring a freebie for the host.
✅Please bring a small gift for the host.
💡'freebie' implies promotional or commercial giveaway, not a personal present.