ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Giveaway

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Giveaway is a noun meaning Something that is given away or handed out for free.

Meaning

Something that is given away or handed out for free.

More Meanings

  1. An event at which things are given away for free.
  2. The act of giving something away for free.
  3. An indicator that makes something obvious or apparent.
  4. (attributive) free of charge, at no cost.
  5. (attributive, of prices) very low.

Example Sentences

The T-shirt was a giveaway from the company that sells the software.
Following the feast the tables were cleared, making room for the giveaway.
This has been such a rewarding exercise for so many of us involved in the giveaway.
Perhaps the most frequently used giveaway is "free rent," an abatement of rent for a specific period of tenancy.

Word Forms

Synonyms for giveaway

Depending on context, synonyms include freebie, clue, sign, tell.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include gift, evidence, proof, gaingiving, outgiving, dispensation.

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