Meaning & Definition of Gratis in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Without charge; free.

  Example Sentence: The tickets to the event were given out gratis.

• Definition: Provided without payment or obligation.

  Example Sentence: She offered her services gratis to the community.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

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

Translations

• Spanish: gratis

• French: gratuit

• German: kostenlos

• Russian: бесплатно

Related Words

• free: Without cost or payment.

• complimentary: Given free of charge.

Slang Meanings of gratis

• Meaning: On the house

  Example Sentence: The drinks were on the house, they were gratis.

• Meaning: For nothing

  Example Sentence: I got my haircut for nothing; it was gratis.