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
- An event at which things are given away for free.
- The act of giving something away for free.
- An indicator that makes something obvious or apparent.
- (attributive) free of charge, at no cost.
- (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
- giveaways
- give-away
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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