gratis

[ grat-is, grey-tis ]

/ ˈgræt ɪs, ˈgreɪ tɪs /

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adverb

without charge or payment; free: The manufacturer provided an extra set of coat buttons gratis.

adjective

free; gratuitous.

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Origin of gratis

1400–50; late Middle English <Latin grātīs freely, contraction of grātiīs with favors, graces (ablative plural of grātiagrace)

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH gratis

gracious, gratis , gratuitous

Words nearby gratis

gratin, gratinate, gratinated, gratiné, grating, gratis, gratitude, Grattan, grattoir, gratuitous, gratuitous contract

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How to use gratis in a sentence

Strangers to the menu might be brought a gratis taste of ceviche.
El Secreto de Rosita seasons its pan-Latin menu with charms galore|Tom Sietsema|October 8, 2021|Washington Post
Local pharmacies are including a gratis travel-sized bottle with every prescription pick up.
Last year, hand sanitizer was a precious commodity. Now they’re giving it away.|Petula Dvorak|June 24, 2021|Washington Post
Souvenirs follow, in the form of gratis chocolate bars in wrappers as stylish as the custom-tailored suits worn by male staff.
If you think fine dining is on pause, Imperfecto would beg to differ|Tom Sietsema|May 7, 2021|Washington Post
Meals come with a gratis box of pillowy, house-baked rolls and — another plus — room-temperature butter.
Fresh reasons to return to 1789, one of D.C.’s oldest restaurants|Tom Sietsema|February 19, 2021|Washington Post

Actually, some suspected that Japan Airlines provided the plane gratis for the publicity.
Masahiro Tanaka Is the Yankees' $155M Lethal Weapon and Strikeout Machine|Allen Barra|May 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The programs and tickets were designed by a local firm, gratis.
Occupy Wall Street Goes Onstage|Allison Yarrow|November 9, 2011|DAILY BEAST
In just the latest, the embattled governor is being called out for violating state ethics laws by nabbing Yankees tickets gratis.
The New Corruption Capital|Samuel P. Jacobs|March 3, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Sometimes travel writers get their hotels and excursions gratis.
Gal With a Suitcase|Jolie Hunt|November 13, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Nam erga reliquos, aut hc aut in nauibus agentes didicerunt nobis non facil quicqu gratis dare.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Moreover, one would think that, as a professor at the Lyceum, he might even have got it gratis.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician|Frederick Niecks
And then there is one other point to be taken into consideration: he often gave his lessons gratis.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician|Frederick Niecks
You shall have the wine gratis, and of far better quality than what you get at the scoundrelly "Swan."
Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 1 of 2|Lady Wallace
I voluntarily presented Maelzel gratis with a "Battle Symphony" for his panharmonica.
Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 1 of 2|Lady Wallace

British Dictionary definitions for gratis

gratis

/ (ˈɡreɪtɪs, ˈɡrætɪs, ˈɡrɑːtɪs) /

adverb, adjective

(postpositive) without payment; free of charge

Word Origin for gratis

C15: from Latin: out of kindness, from grātiīs, ablative pl of grātia favour

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