comp

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noun

ˈkämp 

: a complimentary ticket

broadly : something provided free of charge

comp

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verb (1)

comped; comping; comps

transitive verb

: to provide (someone) with something free

a hotel comping celebrities for their rooms

Tim had turned to greet a fellow in a tweedy sport coat, and I saw him signal the bartender to comp the guy to a drink.

—Sue Grafton

also : to provide (something) free of charge

Opening night, there was enough of an overflow, and enough angry people left in the hallways, that management started to comp hotel rooms to soothe the frazzled.

—Ben Fong-Torres

comp

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verb (2)

ˈkəmp  ˈkämp 

comped; comping; comps

intransitive verb

: to punctuate and support a jazz solo with irregularly spaced chords

comp

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abbreviation

1

comparative; compare

2

compensation; compensatory

3

compiled; compiler

4

composition; compositor

5

compound

6

comprehensive

7

comptroller

Synonyms of comp

Noun

• gift
• donation
• present
• presentation

Examples of comp in a Sentence

Noun

this hotel offers its guests more comps, including a free bottle of champagne, than most in its class

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Sanderson gets lost in the shuffle with other emerging franchise defenders, but his top comps being Miro Heiskanen, Alex Pietrangelo and Drew Doughty says it all. — Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Priorities include comp time, clear promotional structure Both Juan Rodriguez and Tuan Nguyen, who work in the district office of Assemblymember Ash Kalra, D-San Jose, have been involved in the organizing effort. — William Melhado july 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Verb

Superhero movies typically are front-loaded, which is reason why no one is expecting Odyssey to comp to the Dark Knight holds. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 July 2026

Lee said that since Hollywood Thai began working with influencers, the owners typically have not paid for posts but instead comp four or five dishes of the influencer’s choosing. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

short for complimentary

Verb (2)

short for accompany

First Known Use

Noun

1871, in the meaning defined above

Verb (1)

1951, in the meaning defined above

Verb (2)

1949, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for comp

• pomp
• pompe
• romp
• stomp
• swamp

Medical Definition

comp

abbreviation

1

comparative; compare

2

composition

3

compound