Meaning & use
comp
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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