freebie

American  

[free-bee] / ˈfri bi /

Or freebee

noun

Informal.

1. something given without charge or cost, as a ticket to a performance or sports event or a free sample at a store.

   Freebies can be very useful in promoting your brand or business.

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freebie British  

/ ˈfriːbɪ /

noun

1. something provided without charge

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adjective

1. without charge; free

Etymology

Origin of freebie

1925–30, free + -bie, of uncertain origin; perhaps originally a noun phrase free bee, with bee ² as in put the bee on to borrow money with no intention of repaying it

Example Sentences

I finally settle on a headband–hair clip–ponytail situation, and then I stick on a Phillies hat Celia once got as a freebie at a game to cover up how weird it looks.

From Literature

On Valentine’s Day, promises of freebies advertised on its social-media feed drew dozens of teenagers and young women to its Tysons Corner Center store.

From The Wall Street Journal

He passed out promotional cards to area businesses with freebies for referrals.

From The Wall Street Journal

And if a brand feels dated, uninspiring, or slow to innovate, no amount of points, freebies, or app notifications will fix the problem.

From Barron's

Some felt they were buying into a worthy cause and have been rewarded with friendships and freebies.

From BBC