giveaway
Americannoun
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an act or instance of giving something away.
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something that is given away, especially as a gift or premium.
A pocket calculator was offered as a giveaway with every new subscription to the magazine.
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a radio or television program on which prizes are given away to contestants in a question-and-answer game.
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a tax law or other legislation designed to benefit one segment of the population, one area or state, etc..
a giveaway that benefited only the very rich.
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an unscrupulous deal, especially one that benefits some while defrauding others.
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Sports. any careless loss of possession of a ball, puck, etc., or other offensive lapse that leads to a score by the opponent.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of giveaway
1870–75, noun use of verb phrase give away
Example Sentences
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Lokesh argues that the jobs and economic benefits would more than compensate for the giveaway cost of land.
From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026
Gory giveaway: A replica bloodstained jersey from a baseball great.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026
That move was exacerbated by a jump in Japanese bond yields as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged a big tax giveaway to win over voters ahead of a poll slated for Feb. 8.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
If it's been opened or is part of an incomplete set, it's a clear giveaway the item isn't new.
From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025
The only possible giveaway is my long, long hair, but in Antonio’s eyes, this just lends me a royal presence.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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