Gratis

/ˈɡrætɪs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Free of charge; without payment.
The hotel provided gratis breakfast for all guests.
Provided without payment; complimentary.
The event included gratis refreshments for all participants.
adverb
Without charge; free.
The concert tickets were given out gratis to all attendees.
As a gift or bonus, without requiring payment.
Customers received a gratis sample of the new product.
In a manner that is done voluntarily and without compensation.
They offered their services gratis to the local charity.

Etymology

From Latin 'gratis', meaning 'for free'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gratis et amore
Given for free and out of love, often used to indicate something that is freely given.

Related Words

free
Without cost or payment.
complimentary
Given free of charge.

Slang Meanings

On the house
The drinks were on the house, they were gratis.
For nothing
I got my haircut for nothing; it was gratis.