Meaning & use

comp

noun·Everyday

Something, such as a ticket or meal, given free of charge as a courtesy or reward.

See it in a sentence

The casino gave the high roller a comp for a suite and free dinner.

The venue offered the band a few comps to give to friends and family.

A note on using this word

Comp is informal shorthand for complimentary and can also function as a verb, as in the hotel comped our room.

Words with a similar meaning

freebiecomplimentary item

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To give something to someone free of charge, especially as a courtesy.

The restaurant comped our dessert after the long wait for our table.

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