GIVEAWAY

giveaway

(noun) an unintentional disclosure

giveaway

(noun) a gift of public land or resources for the private gain of a limited group

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

giveaway (plural giveaways)

Something that is given away or handed out for free.

An event at which things are given away for free.

Something that is obvious or apparent; something that reveals a secret.

Usage notes

• The verb to give away is two words.

Synonyms

(something given away for free): freebie

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

23 May 2025

THOUGHTFULLY

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”


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Coffee Trivia

The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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