Freebie
What it means
A welcome item provided without any charge.
Reach for it when naming an item provided without charge, usually as a small promotion or gift
Every visitor received a seed packet as a freebie.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when an extra benefit accompanies a role or purchase
Careful A perk may be conditional and not a physical item.
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everyday
Fits when a promotional item or prize is distributed
Careful Giveaway can also mean an accidental revelation or contest.
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warm
Fits when generosity rather than promotion is central
Careful A gift creates a social meaning that a marketing freebie may lack.
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professional
complimentary item
Fits when a business provides the item as a courtesy
Careful Complimentary language can disguise that the cost is bundled elsewhere.
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professional
sample
Fits when a small amount lets someone try a product
Careful Samples are limited and may not be useful standalone.
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formal
gratis item
Fits when formal prose must state zero price
Careful Gratis item sounds stiff for a cheerful giveaway.
Opposites 3
- purchase
- charge
- paid extra
Common phrases 3
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receive a freebie
Each visitor will receive a freebie.
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promotional freebie
The promotional freebie was a useful seed packet.
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small freebie
A small freebie thanked every volunteer.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated