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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The operation drew the attention of several dozen onlookers, who were standing in line as part of a food giveaway by a local nonprofit called the Dream Center Foundation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
"Breaking: We've updated tonight's Ichiro Replica Statue giveaway," it posted on social media along with an image of a figurine with a broken bat.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
The result: $1 product promotions and a recent McNuggets-and-caviar giveaway tied to Valentine’s Day that had all of the hallmarks of a company trying to grab social-media influencers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Lokesh argues that the jobs and economic benefits would more than compensate for the giveaway cost of land.
From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026
Not the scuffed ones at the community center giveaway but brand-new, never-worn Timbs.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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