Giveaway

/ˈɡɪvəˌweɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An item or items given free of charge, often as part of a promotional effort.

The festival had a giveaway where attendees could receive complimentary tote bags.

A promotional event or contest where prizes are distributed for free.

She entered the online giveaway hoping to win a new smartphone.

A piece of information disclosed that may help someone gain an advantage.

His accidental mention of the secret was a major giveaway about the company's future plans.

verb

To give something away free of charge.

They decided to giveaway the leftover food to those in need.

The word is a combination of 'give' and 'away', indicating the act of giving something for free.

giveaway event

An organized occasion where free items are distributed.

giveaway contest

A competition where participants can win free prizes.

giveaway promotion

A marketing strategy that involves offering free products to customers.

donation

A gift given to a person or organization.

promotion

A marketing effort designed to increase awareness or sales.

A freebie or something given away casually.

That t-shirt you got is a total giveaway from the concert.

An informal term for something that is an obvious hint or clue.

His reaction was a giveaway that he was lying.