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
Jim Trotter
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 WebZach Halaschak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Oct. 2024
While Beats headphones reveal their heritage in an unmissable logo, here the giveaway is a tiny brand name on the edge.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Instead, the vast majority of the almost $1 Billion that taxpayers gave away in vouchers last year went to families already sending their children to private schools.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Harris and Democrats have criticized the Trump tax cuts as a giveaway to the wealthy and corporations, but the TCJA lowered taxes for the overwhelming majority of people.
—Zach Halaschak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Oct. 2024
While Beats headphones reveal their heritage in an unmissable logo, here the giveaway is a tiny brand name on the edge.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Verb
Forrester joined High Country Moms − a private Facebook group with nearly 4,000 members − over a decade ago, mainly as a place to give away her children's old toys, clothes and books.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Instead, the vast majority of the almost $1 Billion that taxpayers gave away in vouchers last year went to families already sending their children to private schools.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 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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