gratis

adverb or adjective

gra·​tis ˈgra-təs  ˈgrā- 

: without charge or recompense : free

the food was supplied gratis

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Gratis comes from the Latin word for "favor;" so in English a party favor is a small item given gratis to everyone attending a party. Gratis is used as both an adjective ("The drinks were gratis") and an adverb ("Drinks were served gratis"). But however it's used, it means "free".

Synonyms

• complimentary
• costless
• free
• gratuitous

Examples of gratis in a Sentence

if you sign up today, you get a 13-inch TV gratis

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin gratiis, gratis, from ablative plural of gratia favor — more at grace

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

gratis

adverb or adjective

gra·​tis ˈgrat-əs  ˈgrāt- 

: without charge : free