Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dutch-treat
Noun
/ˌdʌtʃˈtriːt/
Definition
A situation where each person pays for their own expenses, especially in a social setting such as a meal or outing.
Examples
- When we went out for dinner, it was a dutch-treat, so everyone paid for their own meals.
- They decided to have a dutch-treat picnic, where each person brought their own food.
- At the group outing, everyone agreed it would be a dutch-treat to keep things fair.
Meaning
The term typically refers to occasions where individuals split the costs rather than one person paying for everyone.
Synonyms
- Split the bill
- No-host
- Pay your own way
