give·away
ˈgiv-ə-ˌwā 
plural giveaways
1
: an unintentional revelation or betrayal
2
a
: something given away free
specifically
: premium sense 1d
b
: the act of giving something away free
staging a promotional giveaway
3
: a radio or television program on which prizes are given away
4
sports
: an error or poor play that allows an opponent to gain control of the ball or puck : a mistake that results in a turnover
As a team the Dolphins have committed a league-low 12 giveaways.—
Jim Trotter
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gave away; given away; giving away; gives away
1
: to make a present of
2
: to deliver (a bride) ceremonially to the bridegroom at a wedding
4
: to give (something, such as weight) by way of a handicap
Synonyms
Examples of giveaway in a Sentence
Noun
The way she looked at him was a dead giveaway that they were more than just friends.
The store is offering coffee mugs as free giveaways to attract new customers.
The store is staging a promotional giveaway to attract new customers.
Verb
the insincerity of his apology was given away by that slight smirk on his face
gave away all her potted plants when she moved
Recent Examples on the WebJordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 May 2024
In Gates’ first year, Missouri had 169 more assists than giveaways.
—Calum McAndrew, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2024
Quantities for the replica ring giveaways on July 23 for Adolis García, August 15 for Nathan Eovaldi, and the September 22 Mystery Player Replica Rings will all increase from the original 15,000 to now be distributed to the first 29,000 fans that enter the Globe Life Field gates.
—David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2024
The giveaways are found not just in the various overgrown buildings and streets seen in the film, but in the specificity of one shot that features the remnants of the parabolic arches that define the center of Los Angeles International Airport.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
At Saturday’s opening, residents were treated to a live owl presentation from county Parks and Recreation staff, pet-friendly photoshoots, and giveaways for humans and their pets.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2024
The giveaway was hosted on Aug. 4, when Cenat and fellow streamer Fanum told their audiences that people who showed up at Union Square Park would receive a free PlayStation 5.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2024
In addition to the giveaway, Play is offering 25 percent off flights to several popular destinations in Europe, including Iceland, Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dublin, London, Paris, and more.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2024
Drake asked in response on Instagram to Metro’s giveaway.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 May 2024
Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 13 May 2024
Starting May 8, 2024, low-cost Icelandic airline Play will give away free flights for a year to one lucky winner.
—Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
The team gave away 1,000 free tickets to fans during the three-day festival, according to Sinhue Mendoza, Fresco Marketing’s marketing manager.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024
Landing: The flexible rental firm, with sites especially practical for travel nurses, is giving away prizes including three months' rent.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
Read Next Krispy Kreme is giving away free dozens of doughnuts.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 1 May 2024
Fooling people into giving away their secret login credentials!
—PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
Because, without giving away too much, things stop before they really get started, but not before something else is finally consummated.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024
So far, no sweetener has accomplished that trick; off flavors that sometimes linger always give away the ruse.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2024
Noun
There were giveaways, defensive miscues, untimely turnovers — far from what the Panthers need from one of their top blue liners.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 May 2024
In Gates’ first year, Missouri had 169 more assists than giveaways.
—Calum McAndrew, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2024
Quantities for the replica ring giveaways on July 23 for Adolis García, August 15 for Nathan Eovaldi, and the September 22 Mystery Player Replica Rings will all increase from the original 15,000 to now be distributed to the first 29,000 fans that enter the Globe Life Field gates.
—David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2024
The giveaways are found not just in the various overgrown buildings and streets seen in the film, but in the specificity of one shot that features the remnants of the parabolic arches that define the center of Los Angeles International Airport.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
At Saturday’s opening, residents were treated to a live owl presentation from county Parks and Recreation staff, pet-friendly photoshoots, and giveaways for humans and their pets.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2024
The giveaway was hosted on Aug. 4, when Cenat and fellow streamer Fanum told their audiences that people who showed up at Union Square Park would receive a free PlayStation 5.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2024
In addition to the giveaway, Play is offering 25 percent off flights to several popular destinations in Europe, including Iceland, Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dublin, London, Paris, and more.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2024
Drake asked in response on Instagram to Metro’s giveaway.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 May 2024
Verb
Scott pledged to give away more than half of her wealth after her divorce from Bezos, and has given away more than $16.5 billion to more than 1,900 non-profits in the last few years.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 13 May 2024
Starting May 8, 2024, low-cost Icelandic airline Play will give away free flights for a year to one lucky winner.
—Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
The team gave away 1,000 free tickets to fans during the three-day festival, according to Sinhue Mendoza, Fresco Marketing’s marketing manager.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024
Landing: The flexible rental firm, with sites especially practical for travel nurses, is giving away prizes including three months' rent.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
Read Next Krispy Kreme is giving away free dozens of doughnuts.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 1 May 2024
Fooling people into giving away their secret login credentials!
—PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
Because, without giving away too much, things stop before they really get started, but not before something else is finally consummated.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024
So far, no sweetener has accomplished that trick; off flavors that sometimes linger always give away the ruse.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2024
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giveaway
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give·away
ˈgiv-ə-ˌwā
1
: an unintentional act of revealing or betraying
his expression was a dead giveaway of his guilt
2
: something that is given away free
3
: an event at which things are given away
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