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

Employees will not be able to use sick leave, vacation time or comp time. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 30 June 2026

The floor sink beneath the 3-comp sink was draining slowly and observed unclean. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026

Verb

Despite those doubts, the restaurant still chose to comp the couple’s meal. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026

By category, fresh food comps increased low double digits in the quarter, while non-food comps sales increased high single digits. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Mar. 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