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comp

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɑmp// comp Archaic Informal

n. a free ticket or item given to you, usually for a show, hotel, or restaurant. It is short for 'complimentary'.

n. a complimentary item or service provided free of charge, typically in the hospitality or entertainment industries. Informal in register; derived from the adjective 'complimentary'.


SIMPLE

The manager gave us a comp for our next meal.

CONTEXTUAL

Since the flight was overbooked, the airline offered me a hotel comp and a seat on the next plane.

COMPLEX

While the casino floor was crowded, high rollers were often granted a comp for luxury suites to encourage continued play.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used as a noun in professional hospitality contexts; also functions as a verb meaning to provide something for free.

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