giveaway — something given free of charge, especially as a promotional item
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something given free of charge, especially as a promotional item
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɪvəweɪ/
Example Sentences
- The YouTuber's expensive watch in the background was a giveaway that his 'broke student' story was fake.
- The bookstore offered a free bookmark as a giveaway with every purchase.
- His accent was a complete giveaway - everyone knew he wasn't really from New York.
giveaway
NOUN[/ˈɡɪvəweɪ/]
something given free of charge, especially as a promotional item
The bookstore's giveaway drew a huge crowd waiting for free novels.
The stowaway eyes the giveaway, hoping for takeaway!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Giveaway is a compound word that emerged in the 1950s, combining the English verbs 'give' and 'away' to denote something distributed or offered at no cost. The term reflects the postwar consumer culture and marketing practices of mid-twentieth-century America.
Breakdown
give (to provide) + away (to distribute or send forth) = to give something away freely or at no charge; originally used to describe promotional items or contests where prizes are distributed without purchase.
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📝Examples
“The YouTuber's expensive watch in the background was a giveaway that his 'broke student' story was fake.”
“The bookstore offered a free bookmark as a giveaway with every purchase.”
“His accent was a complete giveaway - everyone knew he wasn't really from New York.”
“I got this luxury car at a giveaway price because the owner needed cash urgently.”
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