Definition: A free sample is a small sized version of a product that is given away at no cost.
A company will give away a free sample so people can try it and hopefully like it enough to purchase the full sized product. Free samples are usually given away by mail or in stores during a promotion.
Also Known As: sample, freebie
Examples:
"I just ate a free sample of cereal this morning that I'd received in the mail. I really liked it so I think I'll go buy the big box of it at the store."
