: provided free of charge : complimentary
We are all "sweetie" and "sweetheart" and "dear" to the Vegas management. We are all out for something: a comped meal, an angle.—
Joan Didion
see also comp entry 2
Joan DidionExamples of comped in a Sentence
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The musical brought in the tally in its first full week post-opening that included three press performances with some comped tickets.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2025
With armies of influencers moving for free, one wonders how all of these comped and discounted services are impacting the company’s bottom line.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 28 May 2025
Kraus tells the Times that efforts to prevent noise complaints included offering them limo rides and comped meals at fancy restaurants.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 22 May 2025
Othello was the third-highest-grossing show in the industry, even with the comped tickets, followed by Glengarry Glen Ross, with $2.1 million, and Hamilton with $2.07 million.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2025
According to a Reddit thread, the Yelp activity was prompted by an influencer who was refused a comped bottle of expensive wine and then accused the restaurant staff of being prejudiced.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024
The new-ish Aloft Miami Aventura welcomes pups under 40 pounds for no charge and their pet-friendly program offers a special bed, bowl and a comped doggie bag of treats and toys.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2025
With armies of influencers moving for free, one wonders how all of these comped and discounted services are impacting the company’s bottom line.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 28 May 2025
Kraus tells the Times that efforts to prevent noise complaints included offering them limo rides and comped meals at fancy restaurants.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 22 May 2025
Othello was the third-highest-grossing show in the industry, even with the comped tickets, followed by Glengarry Glen Ross, with $2.1 million, and Hamilton with $2.07 million.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2025
According to a Reddit thread, the Yelp activity was prompted by an influencer who was refused a comped bottle of expensive wine and then accused the restaurant staff of being prejudiced.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024
The new-ish Aloft Miami Aventura welcomes pups under 40 pounds for no charge and their pet-friendly program offers a special bed, bowl and a comped doggie bag of treats and toys.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
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“Comped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comped. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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