gratis

[ grat-is, grey-tis ]

adverb

1. without charge or payment; free:

   The manufacturer provided an extra set of coat buttons gratis.

adjective

1. free; gratuitous.

gratis

/ ˈɡrætɪs; ˈɡrɑːtɪs; ˈɡreɪtɪs /

adverb

1. postpositive without payment; free of charge

Word History and Origins

Origin of gratis¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of gratis¹

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

Example Sentences

Inside the Palais, bleary-eyed attendees are treated to gratis espresso.

From Seattle Times

Sonoma being Sonoma, wineries set up booths and ballpark food — hot dogs, peanuts and popcorn — was gratis.

From Los Angeles Times

Taverner probably has three PhDs and could bring Jackson Lamb along gratis, with his networks and cigarettes.

From Los Angeles Times

"We cannot allow others to simply use it free, gratis and for nothing. That would be unfair."

From BBC

"We cannot allow others to simply use it free, gratis and for nothing. That would be unfair."

From BBC