something, e.g. a gift or service, offered free

a gift provided with a magazine or other purchase, or a free service offered to customers

a freebie joystick

Banks are offering more perks than ever. But don't be fooled by the freebies

a free holiday, restaurant meal, theatre seat, etc. typically offered to somebody expected to write a favourable report for a newspaper

My description of a week … in Spain, horrified the features editor. He saw a lifetime of freebies turning to ashes if he dared to publish it — Punch