Definition: Freebies are free samples that companies give away to interest consumers in their products. Unlike sweepstakes, receiving freebies is not a matter of luck; as long as supplies last, every qualified person who requests a freebie will get one.
Freebies might include printable board games, sample-sized beauty lotions, mini boxes of cereal, and much more. For more information, see the Guide to Freebies at About.com.
Also Known As: samples
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Freebies and sweepstakes are two ways of stretching the household budget in difficult times.
