freeware

[ free-wair ]
/ ˈfriˌwɛər /

noun

computer software distributed without charge.
Compare shareware.

Origin of freeware

First recorded in 1980–85

British Dictionary definitions for freeware

freeware
/ (ˈfriːˌwɛə) /

noun

computer software that may be distributed and used without payment

Scientific definitions for freeware

freeware
[ frēwâr′ ]

Software that is available to users for free. Freeware is often made available for downloading over the Internet.