noun
- plural of comping; the practice of providing complimentary goods or services, especially free drinks or meals at a casino, restaurant, or entertainment venue
- plural of comping; the act of accompanying or playing along with a musical piece, typically on a rhythm instrument
Usage: informal; commonly used in hospitality and gaming industries
Usage: music; jazz and popular music contexts
Examples
- The casino's compings included free hotel rooms and meals for high-value players.
- The restaurant manager approved compings for the VIP guests to enhance their dining experience.
- The pianist's compings provided a solid harmonic foundation for the jazz soloist.
- During the performance, the guitarist's compings kept the rhythm section tight and cohesive.
- The hotel offered various compings such as spa credits and show tickets to loyal customers.