Freeware

//ˈfɹiːˌwɛə// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as viewing advertising) for its use. Freeware may be a proprietary license with no access to the source code. uncountable
  2. 2
    software that is provided without charge wordnet

Synonyms

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free softwarefree software

Example

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"Never talk badly about freeware."

Etymology

From free + -ware, a contraction of software; Coined by Andrew Fluegelman.

Related phrases

non-freewarefree softwareopen sourcepublic domain

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